The Detroit Pistons (18-49) and the Los Angeles Clippers (35-34) collide in a cross-conference battle on Sunday afternoon. Detroit heads into this matchup on a two-game slide, falling to the Boston Celtics on Friday. Los Angeles has lost three of its last four games, including 112-106 to the Atlanta Hawks on Mar. 11.
Tip-off is at 3 pm ET from Little Caesars Arena. Los Angeles is favored by four points in the latest Clippers vs. Pistons odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 217.5. Before locking in any Pistons vs. Clippers picks, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Clippers vs. Pistons and revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s NBA picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Pistons vs. Clippers:
- Clippers vs. Pistons spread: Los Angeles -4
- Clippers vs. Pistons over-under: 217.5 points
- Clippers vs. Pistons money line: Detroit +160, Los Angeles -190
- LAC: The Clippers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall
- DET: The Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight-up loss
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Why the Clippers can cover
Guard Reggie Jackson has been solid throughout the year for Los Angeles. Jackson is leading the team in scoring (17) and assists (4.8), while grabbing 3.7 rebounds per game. The Boston College product has scored at least 20 points in four of his last seven games from him. The 2011 first-round pick is also knocking down 33 percent of his 3-point attempts from him. On Mar. 9 against the Washington Wizards, Jackson had 31 points, seven assists, and went 5-for-9 from deep.
Guard Luke Kennard averages 11.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. Kennard is a sniper for Los Angeles, shooting a team-high 45 percent from 3-point range. The Duke product has logged in double figures in eight of his last 10 games. The 2017 first-round pick has also made at least three 3-pointers in five straight matchups. In his last outing, Kennard finished with 14 points, four rebounds, four assists, and went a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc.
Why the Pistons can cover
Guard Cade Cunningham has been having an all-around solid campaign. The 2021 No. 1 overall pick is leading the team in scoring (16.8) and assists (5.2), while snagging 5.8 rebounds per game. Cunningham has good court vision, dishing out at least six assists in three straight games. The Oklahoma State product has also scored at least 20 points in six straight games. In his last contest, Cunningham logged 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
Forward Saddiq Bey is putting up 16 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. The Villanova product can score from all three levels on the floor. Bey is connecting on 34 percent of his 3-point attempts. Over his past 10 games, he has scored at least 20 points in four of those matchups. On Mar. 4 against the Indiana Pacers, the 2020 first-round pick had 25 points and shot 6-for-8 from deep.
How to make Pistons vs. Clippers picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning under on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 216 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Clippers vs. Pistons? And which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
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