Spurs vs. Pistons Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets

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Spurs vs. Pistons Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets

The San Antonio Spurs (5-30) will attempt to halt a five-game losing streak when they visit the Detroit Pistons (3-34) at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 as 3.5-point favorites. The Pistons have also lost five games in a row. The matchup has an over/under set at 239.5 points.

Spurs vs. Pistons Odds

  • Spurs odds to win: -162
  • Pistons odds to win: +136
  • Spread: Spurs (-3.5)
  • Total: 239.5
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    Game Time and Information

  • When: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
  • TV: BSDE
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    Spurs and Pistons Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

    The Spurs are 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.

    The Pistons are 13-17-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this season.

    The Spurs and the Pistons combine to average 16.8 fewer points per game than the total of 239.5 set for this matchup.

    San Antonio and Detroit have seen its opponents average a combined 6.0 more points per game than the point total of 239.5 set in this matchup.

    The Spurs’ average point total in matchups this season is 234.1, 5.4 points below the total in this game.

    The average total for Detroit’s games this year is 5.3 fewer points than the point total of 239.5 in this outing.

    San Antonio has a 15-20-0 record against the spread this season.

    The Pistons have a 14-22-1 record against the spread this season.

    Spurs Stats & Insights

    The Spurs have been outscored by 11.4 points per game (scoring 111.3 points per game to rank 26th in the league while giving up 122.7 per outing to rank 26th in the NBA) and have a -398 scoring differential overall.

    The Spurs lose the rebound battle by 3.7 boards on average. They record 42.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 22nd in the league, while their opponents pull down 46.6 per outing.

    San Antonio makes 12.8 three-pointers per game (14th in the league), 1.6 fewer than its opponents (14.4).

    The Spurs rank 29th in the league by averaging 108.9 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 25th in the NBA, allowing 120.0 points per 100 possessions.

    The Spurs’ offense has been much better when playing at home (115.2 PPG) compared to road games (107.7 PPG). However, their defense has been worse at home (124.6 PPG allowed) compared to road games (120.9 PPG allowed).

    Pistons Stats & Insights

    The Pistons are being outscored by 11.4 points per game, with a -421 scoring differential overall. They put up 111.4 points per game (25th in NBA), and allow 122.8 per outing (27th in league).

    The 43.2 rebounds per game Detroit accumulates rank 20th in the NBA. Their opponents pull down 42.8.

    The Pistons connect on 10.5 three-pointers per game (30th in the league), 1.3 fewer than their opponents.

    The Pistons average 110.8 points per 100 possessions on offense (27th in league), and allow 122.1 points per 100 possessions (27th in NBA).

    At home, Detroit averages 110.4 points per game. On the road, it scores 112.4.

    Spurs Key Players to Watch

    Victor Wembanyama averages 19.3 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, with 2.8 assists.

    Tre Jones contributes with 2.9 boards and 4.9 assists per game in addition to his 8.6 PPG scoring average.

    Devin Vassell makes more threes per game than any other (active) member of the Spurs, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.7 per contest.

    Vassell averages 1.3 steals per game, while Wembanyama swats 3.3 shots per contest.

    Pistons Key Players to Watch

    Jaden Ivey puts up 13.2 points per game. He also adds 3.6 rebounds per outing and 3.3 assists per contest.

    This season, Jalen Duren is averaging 13.6 points, 2.5 assists and 11.4 rebounds per game.

    Alec Burks hits 2.0 treys per game.

    The Pistons’ defensive effort gets a boost from Killian Hayes (1.0 steal per game) and Ausar Thompson (1.0 block per game).

  • Pick ATS: Pistons (+ 3.5)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (239.5)

  • Prediction:
    Pistons 118 – Spurs 116
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