The Washington Wizards head to Detroit for a lopsided Eastern Conference matchup against the surging Pistons. With the Wizards mired in a rebuild and dealing with a lengthy injury list, including recent trade acquisitions, the Pistons—riding a three-game win streak and boasting the best record in the East—enter as heavy favorites. This game pits Detroit’s high-powered offense against Washington’s struggling defense, which ranks near the bottom of the league in points allowed.
Venue Location
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PST).
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with absences, but Washington’s list is more extensive due to injuries and a recent trade acquiring Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy, and Dante Exum from the Dallas Mavericks.
This could disrupt their chemistry further.
Washington Wizards:
Out: Tre Johnson (ankle), Trae Young (quad/knee), Cam Whitmore (shoulder), Dante Exum (trade pending), Anthony Davis (trade pending/hand injury since Jan. 8).
Questionable/Day-to-Day: Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring—recently removed from report but monitor), Jaden Hardy (various/trade), D’Angelo Russell (various/trade).
Detroit Pistons:
Out: Dario Saric (trade pending), Tolu Smith (undisclosed).
Questionable/Day-to-Day: Cade Cunningham (wrist injury management), Tobias Harris (left knee soreness), Kevin Huerter (trade pending).
Key Player Matchups
This game features intriguing battles, particularly in the frontcourt and at point guard, where Detroit holds clear edges. Washington’s projected starters (based on recent games and injuries) are Bub Carrington (PG), Kyshawn George (SG), Bilal Coulibaly (SF), Justin Champagnie (PF), and Alex Sarr (C).
Detroit’s lineup: Cade Cunningham (PG), Duncan Robinson (SG), Ausar Thompson (SF), Tobias Harris (PF), and Jalen Duren (C).
Cade Cunningham vs. Bub Carrington (Point Guards): Cunningham, an All-Star averaging 19.7 points, 8.9 assists, and 9.8 assists league-wide, should dominate the rookie Carrington (averaging 3.0 threes at 40%). If Cunningham plays despite his wrist issue, expect him to exploit Washington’s weak perimeter defense.
Alex Sarr vs. Jalen Duren (Centers): Rookie Sarr (17.4 points, 7.4 rebounds)
faces a tough test against Duren (double-double threat with 10.2 rebounds).
Duren’s physicality could limit Sarr’s impact in the paint.
Duncan Robinson vs. Kyshawn George (Shooting Guards): Robinson (3.2 threes at 41%)
is a floor-spacer who could exploit George’s inexperience (5.1 assists but defensive lapses).
Other Notes: If Anthony Davis debuts for Washington (unlikely due to trade/hand), he could alter frontcourt dynamics. For Detroit, Tobias Harris (questionable) vs. Champagnie would favor the Pistons’ veteran scoring.
Recent Team Forms
Washington Wizards (3-7 in last 10 games): Averaging 110.0 PPG while allowing 118.1. They’ve lost three of their last four, including a 132-101 blowout to the Knicks on Feb. 3. Their lone recent win was a 116-112 upset over Sacramento on Feb. 1, led by Will Riley (18 points).
The Wizards are 1-9 in their last 10 road games.
Detroit Pistons (8-2 in last 10 games): Averaging high scoring outputs, winners of three straight including a 124-121 thriller over Denver on Feb. 3 (Cunningham: 29 points, 10 assists) and a franchise-record 130-77 rout of Brooklyn on Feb. 1.
They’re 5-0 in their last five home games.
Series History
The Pistons lead the all-time series 162-144.
In their most recent meeting on Nov. 10, 2025, Detroit won 137-135 in overtime.
Over the last 10 head-to-heads, it’s split 5-5, but Detroit has won four of the last six at home.
Washington covered as +11 underdogs in that November OT loss.
Betting Trends
Spread (ATS): Pistons are 26-22-1 ATS overall, 3-2 in last five. They’ve covered -14.5 or more only once this season.
Wizards are 21-28 ATS, but 9-14 on the road and 12-14 at home.
Over/Under: The over has hit in 6 of Washington’s last 10 and 7 of Detroit’s last 10, with both teams playing high-scoring games recently.
Game Odds
Washington Wizards 226.5
Detroit Pistons – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, February 4, 2026
