Spurs vs. Pistons Picks and Prediction – 3/25/2025

San Antonio Spurs (31-39) vs. Detroit Pistons (40-32)
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

Previous Games:

  • Spurs: 123-89 win vs. Toronto
  • Pistons: 136-130 win vs. New Orleans

Head-to-Head:

The Pistons have had a strong season and are in the playoff mix, but they’ve struggled to cover big spreads lately. San Antonio, without All-Star Victor Wembanyama, has been competitive in recent games, despite their road struggles.

San Antonio Spurs Breakdown:

The Spurs have been inconsistent but have been competitive recently. In their last game, they crushed Toronto by 34 points. Devin Vassell led the way with 25 points, while Julian Champagnie added 20 off the bench. Without Wembanyama, the Spurs have relied on their young core, with Stephon Castle playing well recently, averaging 18.7 points in the last 10 games.

Key Players:

  • Devin Vassell: 25 points
  • Julian Champagnie: 20 points
  • Stephon Castle: 18.7 points

Detroit Pistons Breakdown:

The Pistons are playing well, with a solid 40-32 record and ranking 9th in defensive efficiency. Cade Cunningham has been their leader, averaging 25.6 points and 7.4 assists. The Pistons have had strong performances from Jalen Duren and Malik Beasley as well, but they’ll need to improve their defense to handle the Spurs’ offense.

Key Players:

  • Cade Cunningham: 25.6 points, 7.4 assists
  • Jalen Duren: 9.9 rebounds
  • Malik Beasley: 42.5% from three

Betting Trends:

San Antonio Spurs:

  • 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 10 of San Antonio's last 13 games.
  • 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.

Detroit Pistons:

  • 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games.
  • 14-6 SU in their last 20 games.

Exact Score Prediction:

Detroit Pistons 124 – San Antonio Spurs 109

Our Best Bet:

Detroit Pistons -9.5 (-110)

The Pistons are the stronger team in this matchup and should be able to cover the spread, especially at home. While the Spurs have been playing well, Detroit’s overall firepower and defensive efficiency should allow them to secure a comfortable win.

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