Tip-off for this non-conference matchup between the Detroit Pistons (14-67) and the San Antonio Spurs (21-60) is set for 3:30 ET at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Spurs (-228) are favored by 5.5 over the Pistons (+188) and the over/under line is currently sitting at 214.

TV coverage for this game will be provided by BSSW.

DETROIT PISTONS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Antonio Spurs -5.5

This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 3:30 ET on Sunday, April 14th.

WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-99 in favor of the Spurs.
  • Our projections have Tre Jones finishing with Tre Jones points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 4 threes.

Can the Pistons Grab a Win in San Antonio?

Detroit is 41-39-1 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged 229 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 214 is lower than 77 of their previous games.

The Pistons’ ATS record for the season is 40-40, and they have covered the spread in three straight road games. On the road, they are 22-19 ATS compared to 18-21 ATS at home.

In their most recent game, the Pistons defeated the Mavericks by a score of 107-89. The combined scoring in that game was 196 points, which was well below the O/U line of 218.

Detroit’s overall record this season is 14-67, which is 15th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 4-26 and 10-41 against other teams in the East.

As the underdog, the Pistons have gone 11-62 this season. Their ATS record as the underdog is 37-35, and they are 37-35 as the underdog.

On offense, the Pistons are 26th in the NBA in scoring at 110.1 points per game. When playing on the road, they are averaging 109.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Detroit is 23rd in the league at 46%. From beyond the arc, they are 25th in three-point shooting percentage at 35%.

When it comes to pace, the Pistons are 8th in the NBA at 99.6 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 22nd in the league at 25.6 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, Detroit is 16th in the NBA.

So far this season, the Pistons have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 25.9% of their games. In terms of free throws, they are 15th in both attempts and makes at 21.7 and 17.1 per game, respectively.

At present, the Pistons’ defense is ranked 26th, allowing 118.9 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Pistons squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.1% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.9% from downtown.

Can the Spurs Deliver Being Favored at Home?

In their last game, the Spurs picked up a 121-120 win over the Nuggets. They were 11.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for the game was 223.5 points.

This season, the Spurs have an average over/under line of 231.8 points, which is higher than today’s line of 214. Their games have averaged a combined 230.8 points per game.

San Antonio has an O/U record of 41-39-1 for the season. In their last 80 games, the O/U line has been higher than 214 points.

Against the spread, the Spurs have a record of 43-38 for the season. At home, they are 21-19 ATS compared to 22-19 on the road. As the favorite, they are 6-2 ATS.

In the Western Conference standings, the Spurs are in 14th place with a record of 21-60. In the Southwest Division, they are in 5th place.

Overall, the Spurs have been favored in just eight of their 81 games this season. As the favorite, they have a record of 6-2 and 15-58 as the underdog. Today, they are favored by 5.5 points.

Coming into this game, the Spurs are 23rd in the league in scoring at 112 points per game. At home, they have averaged 114 points per game this season. So far, they have outscored the NBA average in 44.4% of their games.

San Antonio has been one of the most efficient teams on offense this season, ranking 2nd in pace at 101.3 possessions per game. They are also 2nd in the league in assists at 29.8 per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Spurs are 25th in field goal percentage at 46%. From three-point range, they have made an average of 12.6 threes per game, which is 17th in the NBA. Overall, they are 27th in three-point shooting at 34%.

On defense, the Spurs are ranked 25th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 65.4% of their games. For the season, San Antonio is ranked 28th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 20.5 free-throws per game vs. the Spurs and have an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%.