Detroit visits Washington at Capital One Arena at 7:00 p.m. ET, with regional coverage on WMYD and Monumental Sports Network. Detroit is favored by 9.5, and the total is 220.5. The Pistons won 122-111 at home Monday. Now Washington gets the rematch in its own building. See the full NBA slate.
Detroit Can Win the Rematch Without Scoring 122 Again
The Pistons are 7-3 and 4-1 on the road. Monday’s 11-point win followed a 121-116 loss to the Lakers the night before. Detroit comes into the rematch with a break between games and a recent example of how to attack Washington’s defense.
Detroit averages 112.7 points and allows 104.6. I expect it to make Washington work harder to get its guards into the lane. If the Pistons can keep the ball in front without collapsing on every drive, they can stay closer to their defensive average than they did Monday.
John Collins led Detroit with 24 in the first meeting. His ability to finish plays matters when Washington sends help at Cade Cunningham. Jalen Duren was listed out in the early snapshot, so Detroit will need its forwards to help secure rebounds when Davis draws a second defender.
Washington Needs the Possessions Around Davis to Improve
The Wizards are 4-7 and 2-2 at home. Monday’s 111 points were an improvement from the 75 they scored at Oklahoma City on Saturday, but they still lost by double digits. The venue change helps only if Washington finds a way to tighten up the other end.
Washington averages 108.1 points and allows 113.4. Its best route to staying close is to avoid giving Detroit a short floor after turnovers. The Wizards can also make Cunningham give up the ball earlier, but they have to recover to Collins and the cutters once that pass comes.
Davis scored 44 against Detroit, leaving Washington with 67 points from everyone else. I’d look for more possessions where he draws help and the next player attacks immediately. Trae Young can help create those openings, but the Wizards can’t afford to turn those chances into hurried passes.
Pistons vs Wizards Team Comparison
| Metric | Detroit | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 | 4-7 |
| Road / home | 4-1 road | 2-2 home |
| Points scored / allowed | 112.7 / 104.6 | 108.1 / 113.4 |
| Monday’s margin | Won by 11 | Lost by 11 |
Pistons vs Wizards Head-to-Head
| Date | Result | Total points |
|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2026 | Detroit 122, Washington 111 | 233 |
| November 10, 2025 | Detroit 137, Washington 135 (OT) | 272 |
Monday is the more useful comparison. Detroit covered this same spread, but the 233 points are a real argument against the under. I expect less scoring from Washington’s supporting cast and a less efficient night from Detroit on the road.
Pistons vs Wizards Position-by-Position
| Position | Detroit | Washington | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG | Cunningham can dictate the pace | Young can punish late help with a pass | Detroit |
| SG | Can pressure the catch and run off misses | Needs quick decisions on kickouts | Detroit defensively |
| SF | Can cut when Washington helps high | Kyshawn George can provide secondary creation | Even |
| PF | Collins can finish without holding the ball | Davis can force help on a deep catch | Washington inside |
| C | Depth depends on Duren’s status | Alex Sarr gives Washington length | Washington if Duren remains out |
Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Picks and Prediction
Spread Pick: Detroit -9.5
This is my best bet. Detroit won by 11 even with Davis scoring 44, and I trust the Pistons more to get consecutive stops. Washington can cover if Davis turns Detroit’s help into good looks for everyone else or if Detroit gives up extra shots without Duren. I still make the Pistons a double-digit winner.
Total Pick: Under 220.5
The first meeting went over this number comfortably. I’m taking the under because Detroit’s defensive average is closer to 105 than 111, and I don’t expect either team to shoot well enough to repeat Monday’s scoring. The danger is Detroit turning Washington turnovers into a steady run of easy baskets. I project Detroit 115, Washington 103.
Final Picks: Detroit -9.5 and Under 220.5.
Prepared November 11, 2026. Lines and player availability can change before tipoff.