The Los Angeles Clippers are hosting the Detroit Pistons in tonight’s late-night NBA action. The Clippers are coming off a devastating loss last night against the Phoenix Suns on the road, 119-117. As for the Pistons, they are entering this game on fire. They are coming off a dominant performance on the road against the Utah Jazz, 134-106. Nine days ago, these teams played each other, so it should be entertaining. Let’s dive straight into it and cook up another late-night winning slip.
Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Clippers Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Detroit Pistons | -4.5 (-115) | Over 220 (-108) | -185 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | +4.5 (-105) | Under 220 (-112) | +154 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Clippers Match Details
- Fixture: Detroit Pistons @ Los Angeles Clippers
- Date and Time: March 5th, 2025 @ 10:30 PM EST
Key Stats
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are coming off a dominating win on the road over the Utah Jazz, 134 to 106. Jalen Duren dominated this game on both ends of the court. He finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks while being a team-high +31 on the court. Cade Cunningham also had an excellent game with 29 points and nine assists while telling four steals. Ausar Thompson was also solid, with 17 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. With a record of 35-27 on the season, Detroit is in 6th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, the Pistons are a middle-of-the-pack team. They ranked 13th in points allowed per game, 11th in opponent field goal percentage, 25th in opponent three-point percentage, 9th in blocks per game, 13th in steals per game, 8th in rebounds per game, and 9th in defensive rating. In regards to injuries. The Pistons will be without Tobias Harris for this game, as he has been ruled out due to a personal issue. Over the last 10 games, Detroit has a record of 9-1, including 8-1-1 against the spread.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off a heartbreaking defeat against the Phoenix Suns last night. The Clippers blew a 23-point second-half lead to lose 119-117. Despite the loss, Ivica Zubac dominated the game with 35 points and 10 rebounds. James Harden was also solid, with 21 points, six rebounds, and 15 assists. Kawhi Leonard was decent despite his inefficiencies in scoring. Leonard finished with 21 points on 9/20 shooting from the floor, including 1/6 from three. With a record of 32-29 on the season, the Los Angeles Clippers are in 9th place in the Western Conference.
Regarding their defense, LA is one of the best teams in the NBA. For the season, they rank 4th in points allowed per game, 9th in opponent field goal percentage, 10th in opponent three-point percentage, 25th in blocks per game, 3rd in steals per game, 20th in rebounds per game, and 3rd in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, the Clippers will be without Norman Powell, Derrick Jones Jr., Ben Simmons, and Kawhi Leonard for this game. Over their last 10 games, the Clippers have a record of four and six, including two and eight against the spread.
Prediction
The Detroit Pistons are going into LA to defeat the Clippers and cover the 4.5-point spread in this game. Despite the Clippers being a great home team, with a record of 19-10, Detroit has been one of the best teams over the past three weeks. I am writing with the hot hand of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren. Nine days ago, when these two teams played, Detroit won comfortably 106-97. James Harden struggled mightily from the floor; without Kawhi Leonard, another key player for this Clippers team was taken away. If the Clippers were fully healthy, the story might be different. However, the Pistons go into LA and leave with their 36th win of the season.
Final Pick
Detroit Pistons -4.5 (-115)
