Detroit
Pistons
Spread
-9.5
NBA Predictions
Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Predictions
Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00pm EST at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
@
Washington
Wizards
Spread
+9.5
50%
50%
Spread
Detroit Pistons -9.5
Washington Wizards +9.5
Moneyline
Detroit Pistons -423
Washington Wizards +331
Total
Over 220.5 (-112)
Under 220.5 (-108)
Who wins this game?
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Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards Prediction: Pass at the Current Price
Analysis updated November 12, 2026 at 1:39 AM CST
The Pistons are the likely winners, but Detroit’s absences and Washington’s unconfirmed availability make the spread, moneyline and total difficult to justify.
Detroit is favored, but key information is missing
Detroit is a 9.5-point road favorite and -423 on the moneyline, while Washington is +331. Those prices make the Pistons the likely winner, but neither offers much room for uncertainty.
The NBA lists Detroit center Jalen Duren out with a right hamstring strain and guard Isaiah Joe out with a right hip contusion. Duren’s absence matters when Detroit must win by at least 10 points to cover the spread.
Washington’s pending report makes this a pass
Washington hadn’t submitted its injury report when the NBA issued its 1:30 a.m. report. Without confirmed availability for the Wizards, there isn’t enough information to evaluate Washington at +9.5 or the 221.5 total.
Detroit may win, but -423 is too expensive given the incomplete injury picture. The spread and total also require assumptions that the available reporting can’t support, so the best betting decision is to pass.
Pick
Detroit Pistons
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass