Brendan O’Sullivan dives into his pick and prediction for the Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio Spurs on Monday.
Oh goodie, we’ve got a good matchup in store on Monday. The Pistons kick off a three-game home stand with a game against the Spurs.
Detroit is on a five-game win streak, while San Antonio is on an eight-game win streak.
The Pistons are 1.5-point favorites and -122 on the moneyline, while the Spurs are +102 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 228.5 points.
Here’s a preview, prediction and pick for Monday’s Pistons vs. Spurs matchup.
Pistons vs. Spurs prediction, preview
Just a few years ago, these teams were in the lottery searching for answers. Now, they’re some of the best teams in the NBA with the NBA Finals on their mind.
San Antonio is on an eight-game win streak, winning every game by at least nine points. This dominant stretch isn’t just the Victor Wembanyama show either. De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and other key role players are stepping up. This is a complete team, even if Wembanyama steals all the headlines.
The Pistons are in the same boat. Cade Cunningham drives the ship, but the supporting cast is essential, too. Detroit is on a five-game win streak that includes two huge wins over the Knicks.
The depth of both squads is key because when Cunningham or Wembanyama have an off night, it’s OK. The supporting cast can pick up the slack and lead the team to victory. The question for this matchup is which star player and which supporting cast will shine more?
Pistons vs. Spurs pick, best bet
The Pistons are at home, which gives them the slight edge in this matchup. They’re 21-6 at home vs. 20-7 on the road, so there’s not much of a difference. Still, home-court advantage is always helpful. The Spurs are 18-10 on the road compared to 21-6 at home.
Although Cunningham and the Pistons have been marvelous, it’s hard to bet against Wembanyama as an underdog. The Spurs have been so good that getting them at +1.5 or +102 moneyline feels like a steal.
This marks the beginning of a five-game road trip for the Spurs. They’ll start it with a victory.