The Tuesday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards from Capital One Arena. The Pistons (1-2) are rebuilding around 2021 number one overall draft pick Cade Cunningham and rank second worst in the league in defensive efficiency. On Saturday, Detroit was torched for 72 points during the second half of a 124-115 road loss against Indiana.'
All five Detroit starters scored in double figures and were led by Cade Cunningham with 22 points (8-19 FG). Saddiq Bey added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Pistons, who were outscored 36-23 in the decisive third quarter.
The Washington Wizards locked up All-Star G Bradley Beal to a five-year, $251 million dollar extension in the offseason and are trying to build a consistent winning team around him. On Sunday, Washington managed just four points during the overtime period of a 117-107 road loss against Cleveland. The Wizards (1-2) were outrebounded by a 48-35 margin and turned the ball over 20 times in defeat.
Bradley Beal led five Washington players in double figures with 27 points on an 11-for-16 shooting performance. Kristaps Porzingis added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Wizards, who had ten less free-throw attempts than the Cavaliers.
Recent Betting Trends
- Pistons are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games.
- Wizards are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Over is 7-0 in Pistons last 7 overall.
- Over is 12-4 in Wizards last 16 home games.
- Pistons are 1-7 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Washington.
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