The LA Clippers will face the Detroit Pistons on February 2 (Friday) at Little Caesars Arena. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. The Clippers have defeated the Pistons in their last eight games since 2019. They are currently in third place in the Western Conference with a 31-15 record. The Clippers are coming off a 125-109 win against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Pistons have won two of their last four games. But they are coming off a 128-121 loss against the Cavaliers. Detroit has the worst record in the league and is currently in last place in the Eastern Conference.
Preview
The Pistons will likely be without Cade Cunningham in the upcoming game as he recovers from a knee injury. Mike Muscala has been ruled out with an injury, while Isaiah Steward is expected to return in mid-February after suffering an ankle injury. Meanwhile, the Clippers have Paul George on the injury report, who is likely to play despite a groin injury. Moussa Diabate and starting center Ivica Zubac are expected back by mid-February.
Starting lineup
In the absence of Paul George last game, Amir Coffey is expected to start along with Kawhi Leonard. Mason Plumlee will continue to start while Ivica Zubac is injured. Terance Mann and James Harden will start at the backcourt.
Cunningham played in the last game for the Pistons, but if he is out again, Monte Morris could fill his spot. Jalen Duren will be taking over at the center. Bojan Bogdanovic will replace Isiaiah Stewart in the starting five with Kevin Knox II.
Betting tips & Prediction
NBA props for Jaden Ivy are 12.5 points, and he is performing very well for the Pistons as a starting guard. Judging by the way he has been playing recently, he should reach this point. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard is averaging 26.5 points on an NBA prop and has eclipsed that figure in the last two games. With Paul George out, he should score more than and go above the mark.
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The LA Clippers are big favorites to win against the Pistons on Wednesday. But the way the Pistons have kept games close in their last few matches, the spread might not get covered and the total should be over as well.
