The Detroit Pistons are hosting the Los Angeles Clippers on the second night of a back-to-back. The Clippers are coming off a double-digit loss to the Indiana Pacers 129-111. Conversely, the Pistons are coming into this game on a heat streak. They have won six in a row, including a 148-143 win against the Atlanta Hawks last night. This game is filled with star power. Let’s dive head-first into the first game of tonight’s NBA slate and cook up a winner!
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Detroit Pistons Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Los Angeles Clippers | -1.5 (-110) | Over 224 (-108) | -122 |
| Detroit Pistons | +1.5 (-110) | Under 224 (-112) | +102 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Detroit Pistons Match Details
- Fixture: Los Angeles Clippers @ Detroit Pistons
- Date and Time: February 24th, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
Key Stats
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off a double-digit loss last night to the Indiana Pacers, 129-111. James Harden was excellent without Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell, with 31 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists. Ivica Zubac scored 22 points and six rebounds while shooting 8/11 from the floor. Amir Coffey was decent in his extended role. Coffey finished with 14 points on 4/9 shooting.LA is looking to snap their two-game losing streak with a win in this game. With a record of 31-25 on the season, the Clippers currently sit in 6th place in the Western Conference.
Defensively, the Clippers are one of the better teams in the NBA. They are ranked 4th in points allowed per game, 7th in opponent field goal %, 6th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 25th in blocks per game, 3rd in steals per game, 18th in rebounds per game, and 3rd in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Powell, Leonard, and Ben Simmons have already been ruled out for this game against Detroit. With those players being ruled out already, the load will be on Harden’s shoulders again. Over their last ten games, the Clippers have a record of 5-5, including 3-7-0 against the spread.
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are coming off a big-time win against the Atlanta Hawks on the road, 148-143. Cade Cunningham dominated this game with 38 points, seven rebounds, 12 assists, and four stocks. Malik Beasley was a sharpshooter in the win. Beasley finished with 24 points on 7/12 shooting, including 6/10 from three. Jalen Duren was solid despite being in foul trouble early in this game. Duren had 13 points, five rebounds, and six assists in the win. With a record of 31-26 on the season, the Pistons sit in 6th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, this team is below average. We just saw them allow 143 to the Hawks last night. For the season, they are ranked 17th in points allowed per game, 16th in opponent field goal %, 27th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 13th in blocks per game, 20th in steals per game, 8th in rebounds per game, and 12th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Simone Fontecchio is the only player listed as questionable for this game against LA. Over their last ten games, the Pistons have a record of 8-2, including 8-1-1 against the spread in that stretch.
Prediction
The Detroit Pistons are going to win this game against the Los Angeles Clippers. With the Clippers missing two of their three best players, that is a tough bridge to cross against a team that is riding a hot streak entering this game. I expect the healthier home team to pull this out late against an injury-riddled Clipper team. Detroit is entering this game on a six-game winning streak, with five of those wins being by double-digits. The Detroit Pistons extend their winning streak to seven in a row as they defend home court against the Clippers.
Final Pick
Detroit Pistons ML (+102)
