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Detroit @ San Antonio

Current Records: Detroit 12-20; San Antonio 12-18

What to Know

After two games on the road, the San Antonio Spurs are heading back home. They will take on the Detroit Pistons in a holiday battle at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at AT&T Center. The Spurs are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 115.2 points per contest.

It was close but no cigar for San Antonio as they fell 102-98 to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The losing side was boosted by F Rudy Gay, who had 18 points along with eight boards.

Meanwhile, Detroit made easy work of the Washington Wizards on Thursday and carried off a 132-102 win. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 68-48.

The Spurs are the favorite in this one, with an expected 4.5-point margin of victory. They may be expected to win, but bettors beware: they are only 5-11-1 against the spread when favored.

Detroit's victory lifted them to 12-20 while San Antonio's loss dropped them down to 12-18. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: San Antonio rank fourth in the league when it comes to fouls per game, with only 19.1 on average. But Detroit is even better: they come into the game boasting the third fewest fouls per game in the league at 19. We'll see if that edge gives Detroit a route to victory.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: AT&T Center -- San Antonio, Texas
  • TV: Fox Sports - Detroit
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $17.00

Odds

The Spurs are a 4.5-point favorite against the Pistons, according to the latest NBA odds.

Vegas had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Spurs as a 4-point favorite.

Over/Under: 222

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Series History

San Antonio have won seven out of their last nine games against Detroit.

  • Dec 01, 2019 - Detroit 132 vs. San Antonio 98
  • Feb 27, 2019 - San Antonio 105 vs. Detroit 93
  • Jan 07, 2019 - San Antonio 119 vs. Detroit 107
  • Dec 30, 2017 - Detroit 93 vs. San Antonio 79
  • Dec 04, 2017 - San Antonio 96 vs. Detroit 93
  • Feb 10, 2017 - San Antonio 103 vs. Detroit 92
  • Nov 11, 2016 - San Antonio 96 vs. Detroit 86
  • Mar 02, 2016 - San Antonio 97 vs. Detroit 81
  • Jan 12, 2016 - San Antonio 109 vs. Detroit 99