Detroit Pistons at LA Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The LA Clippers (34-16) welcome the Detroit Pistons (8-43) to Crypto.com Arena Saturday. Tip is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Pistons vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Clippers lead 1-0.

The Clippers beat the Pistons in Detroit 136-125 Feb. 2. However, they didn't cover as an 11.5-point favorite. Los Angeles is coming off a 117-106 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, also failing to cover as a 5.5-point favorite. It has won 4 of its last 5 and has covered in 3 of them. The Clippers are 28-22 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Pistons beat the Portland Trail Blazers 128-122 Thursday, covering as a 4.5-point favorite. They have won 2 straight and have covered in 5 of their last 6 games. Detroit is 26-25 ATS, despite having the worst straight-up record in the Eastern Conference. It is led by G Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 22.4 points per game.

Pistons at Clippers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 8:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pistons +870 (bet $100 to win $870) | Clippers -1500 (bet $1,500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +16 (-110) | Clippers -16 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 236 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Pistons at Clippers key injuries

Pistons

G Cade Cunningham (knee) probable
C Isaiah Stewart (ankle) out
F Ausar Thompson (ankle) probable

Clippers

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pistons at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 121, Pistons 109

Moneyline

PASS.

The Clippers are the far better side but significantly too expensive on the moneyline to consider. Similarly, the Pistons have covered well but not won often, so don't back Detroit to pull off the upset.

Against the spread

BET PISTONS +16 (-110).

The Pistons have been a covering machine as of late, and they have been especially good as a double-digit underdog. Detroit has covered 7 straight games as a double-digit underdog with 2 of those coming on the road. It has covered 9 of its last 11.

The Clippers have covered well as of late but have won by double figures in just 1 of their last 4 games. They are 2-2 ATS in their last 4. They are 0-4 ATS this season as a favorite of 11 or more. That said, considering the size of the spread, take PISTONS +16 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 236 (-108).

The Clippers have gone Under in 6 of their last 8 games and have a few strong defenders in F Paul George and F Kawhi Leonard. They are 22-28 O/U on the season.

The Pistons might be 31-19-1 O/U on the year, but they are just 4-4 O/U in their last 8. They are 2-3 O/U in their last 5 with a total of 235 or higher.

That said, back UNDER 236.5 (-108).

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