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.