The Los Angeles Clippers (31-25) travel to face off against the Detroit Pistons (31-26) on Monday, February 24th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on FDSD. The Pistons are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Clippers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Clippers. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Clippers vs Pistons

The Clippers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Clippers fell to 31-25 on the season after a 129-111 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. L.A. entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 18 points. The total points for the game were 240, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 226.5 by 13.5 points.

Los Angeles struggled to keep pace with Indiana throughout the game. They were down 31-24 after the 1st quarter and 66-55 at halftime. The Pacers extended their lead to 101-83 by the end of the 3rd quarter, and the teams played to a 28-28 draw in the 4th.

The Pistons Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pistons improved to 31-26 after a 148-143 win over the Hawks on Sunday. Detroit, favored by 2 points, covered the spread with the 5-point victory. The game’s total of 291 points soared past the O/U line of 239.

Detroit led 112-103 going into the 4th quarter after winning each of the first three quarters, but Atlanta made a push in the final frame, outscoring the Pistons 40-36.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

In their 129-111 loss to the Pacers, the Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 25% clip. Overall, they shot 44.7% from the field.

James Harden led the way with 31 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds, making 6 threes at 46.2%. Ivica Zubac contributed 22 points, shooting 72.7% from the floor.

Pistons Offense Breakdown

The Pistons shot 59.1% from the field and hit 20 threes at a 50% rate in their 148-143 win over the Hawks. Cade Cunningham led the way with 38 points, 12 assists, and 7 threes, shooting 70% from deep. Malik Beasley added 24 points, hitting 6 threes at 60%, and Tim Hardaway Jr. also made 6 threes, finishing with 18 points.

Cunningham scored 18 points in the 2nd quarter, while Beasley added 13 in the 4th. Dennis Schröder also contributed 7 of his 16 points in the final period.

Clippers Team Defense

The Clippers struggled defensively against the Pacers, giving up 129 points on 54% shooting in Sunday’s loss. Indiana scored 31 points in the 1st quarter and added 35 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters before the Clippers held them to 28 points in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers limited the Pacers to 12 threes on 33% shooting. However, Indiana went to the line 27 times, making 25 free throws. The Clippers allowed 8 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 3 blocks.

Pistons Team Defense

The Clippers struggled defensively against the Pacers, giving up 129 points on 54% shooting. Indiana scored 31 points in the 1st quarter and added 35 in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. The Clippers allowed 28 points in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers held the Pacers to 33% shooting, with Indiana making 12 threes. The Pacers also went 25/27 from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 9 steals and 3 blocks.

Clippers vs Pistons Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 0-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 112 points per game in this stretch.
• Across their last three home contests, Detroit has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 133 points per game.
• Detroit has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.

Clippers vs Pistons Prediction

The Pistons come in as the underdog at +1.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 224.5 and our model has the Clippers and Pistons finishing with a combined 215 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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