Wizards vs. Pistons odds, line, spread: 2021 NBA picks, April 17 predictions from proven computer model
The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated Pistons vs. Wizards 10,000 times

The Washington Wizards will take on the Detroit Pistons at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday at Capital One Arena. The Wizards are 22-33 overall and 11-16 at home, while Detroit is 17-39 overall and 7-23 on the road. The teams have split their first two meetings this season.
Washington is favored by four points in the latest Wizards vs. Pistons odds from William Hill Sportsbook, and the over-under is set at 226. Before entering any Pistons vs. Wizards picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, and it has returned over $9,100 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks over the past two-plus seasons. The model is up over $1,100 on its top-rated picks this season, and dating back to last year, it entered Week 17 of the 2020-21 NBA schedule on a stunning 95-59 roll on top-rated NBA picks against the spread. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Wizards vs. Pistons. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Pistons vs. Wizards:
- Wizards vs. Pistons spread: Wizards -4
- Wizards vs. Pistons over-under: 226 points
- Wizards vs. Pistons money line: Washington -175, Detroit +155
What you need to know about the Wizards
Washington scored a 117-115 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Russell Westbrook almost posted a triple-double on 36 points, 15 boards, and nine assists. He leads the league with 24 triple-doubles this season. Westbrook scored 10 of the Wizards' 12 points in overtime. He made a pair of free throws with one second left in the extra period to seal the win.
Bradley Beal scored 30 points on Friday despite missing all nine of his 3-point attempts. The Wizards are percentage points behind the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference, at .400 to Toronto's .404. Washington has won three consecutive games. Davis Bertans (personal) is out for Saturday's game.
What you need to know about the Pistons
Meanwhile, Detroit beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, 110-104. Josh Jackson had 29 points along with seven rebounds, and Isaiah Stewart dropped a double-double on 21 boards and 15 points. The Pistons avoided a fourth consecutive loss with the victory. Detroit squandered an 11-point fourth quarter lead but held on for the win.
Detroit has the worst record in the Eastern Conference, one game behind Orlando for 14th place. Sekou Doumbouya (neck) is probable for Saturday's game. Dennis Smith Jr. (knee) is out.
How to make Pistons vs. Wizards picks
The model has simulated Wizards vs. Pistons 10,000 times and the results are in. It is leaning over on the total, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Wizards vs. Pistons? And which side of the spread hits in over 50 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Wizards vs. Pistons spread to jump on Saturday, all from the model that is on an incredible 95-59 roll.















