Pistons vs Wizards Prediction and Preview (Nov 12)

The Pistons have moved from 67¢ to 79¢ for the rematch even with Jalen Duren out (hamstring); they beat the Wizards 122-111 in Detroit on Monday. The Pistons visit the Wizards on Thursday, November 12, at 7:00 PM ET in Washington.

What the numbers say right now

  • Wizards: Anthony Davis holds 22% of the 99.2 points Kalshi's player markets list for the Wizards, Young 18%; Davis drew $481 in 24h (NBA USAGE, Nov 11 8:30 AM)

  • Pistons: Cade Cunningham leads at 33.2 minutes and 22.3 points; Duncan Robinson is next at 30.8 minutes and 18.6 points for a 7-3 team (Basketball-Reference)

  • Price: Pistons 79¢, Wizards 21¢ (Polymarket, as of Wed 3:11 PM ET)

  • Kalshi: Pistons 80¢, Wizards 21¢

  • Game total: 215.5 points (over 50¢, under 50¢)

  • 2027 title price: Pistons 4¢, Wizards 1¢ (Polymarket US)

  • Live price and every move: NBA WIRE

Pistons vs Wizards prices on Polymarket and Kalshi

The Pistons are heavy favorites at 79¢, with the Wizards at 21¢. Polymarket has the Pistons 1¢ cheaper; Kalshi is 80¢. Compare the two prices for Pistons vs Wizards on NBA MARKET. The Pistons opened at 67¢, so the price has moved 12¢ toward them since. Underdogs have taken 42 of 160 logged games this season. Watch the price live on NBA WIRE if it keeps moving.

How they come in

Recent games for each side, and what Polymarket priced them at before tip. For the cheaper side of every game on the slate, NBA MARKET does the comparison.

The Pistons are 1-1 this week: a 121-116 home loss to the Lakers on Sunday as 69¢ favorites and a 122-111 home win over the Wizards on Monday as 81¢ favorites. Both went over the total. The market has them 6th of 30, a 63 rating. They are 7-3, with 6.1 wins expected from their prices. The schedule eases after this: the next two opponents average 46.

The Wizards are 0-3 this week: a 139-132 loss at the Hawks on Friday as 26¢ underdogs, a 114-75 loss at the Thunder on Saturday as 18¢ underdogs and a 122-111 loss at the Pistons on Monday as 19¢ underdogs. Two of the three went over the total. Four wins in 11 games is exactly what their prices added up to (4.0), and market ratings have them 25th of 30 at 36. Up next is a hard run; the next three opponents average 57.

Injury report: Pistons vs Wizards

As of Nov 11. Expect updates before tip.

  • Jalen Duren (Pistons): Out, hamstring

  • Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards): Out, hip

  • Isaiah Joe (Pistons): Out, hip

  • Justin Champagnie (Wizards): Out, foot

  • Jamir Watkins (Wizards): Out, knee

  • Reece Beekman (Wizards): Out, shoulder

  • Ugonna Onyenso (Pistons): Questionable, foot

The rotations, by last season’s numbers

2025-26 numbers, current rosters. Usage is the share of possessions a player finished with a shot, free throws or a turnover while on the floor. NBA USAGE shows how Pistons’ touches split when the lineup changes.

Pistons

  • Cade Cunningham: 33.9 min, 30.5% usage, 23.9 pts, 5.5 reb, 9.9 ast

  • Duncan Robinson: 27.4 min, 15.8% usage, 12.2 pts, 2.7 reb, 2.1 ast

  • John Collins: 27.1 min, 19.5% usage, 13.6 pts, 5.3 reb, 1.0 ast (new, was LAC)

  • Ausar Thompson: 26.0 min, 16.9% usage, 9.9 pts, 5.7 reb, 3.1 ast

  • Taurean Prince: 23.5 min, 16.2% usage, 9.2 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.8 ast (new, was MIL)

Out: Isaiah Joe, Jalen Duren.

Wizards

  • Anthony Davis: 31.3 min, 27.5% usage, 20.4 pts, 11.1 reb, 2.8 ast (new, was DAL)

  • Julian Reese: 30.9 min, 17.7% usage, 11.8 pts, 10.5 reb, 1.8 ast

  • Kyshawn George: 29.0 min, 22.8% usage, 14.8 pts, 5.1 reb, 4.5 ast

  • Alexandre Sarr: 27.2 min, 25.7% usage, 16.3 pts, 7.4 reb, 2.7 ast

  • Leaky Black: 28.9 min, 11.6% usage, 7.1 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.5 ast

Out: Justin Champagnie, Tristan Vukcevic, Jamir Watkins.

Top rookies: AJ Dybantsa, pick 1 (Wizards).

Questions about Pistons vs Wizards

Is Cade Cunningham playing on Thursday?

Cade Cunningham was not on the injury report as of Wed 3:11 PM ET. If that changes, the Pistons report will say so before tip, and Cunningham’s 30.5% usage would have to go somewhere.

Is Anthony Davis playing on Thursday?

Anthony Davis was not on the injury report as of Wed 3:11 PM ET. Status can still change at shootaround, so the last report before tip is the one that counts.

Who is favored in Pistons vs Wizards?

The Pistons. They are 79¢ on Polymarket and 80¢ on Kalshi, and the price moves live on NBA WIRE.

When and where is Pistons vs Wizards?

Thursday, November 12, at 7:00 PM ET, in Washington.

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