Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Picks and Prediction for Thursday March 19 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 03/19/2026, 01:15 AM ET

Pistons Preview

The Thursday NBA schedule will get underway with a rematch between the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards from the nation’s capital. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pistons (49-19) have split their previous ten games and hold a four-game lead over Boston for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. On Tuesday, Detroit assisted on 31 of 46 made field goals and shot 51 percent overall during a 130-117 road victory.

All-Star C Jalen Duren poured in a game-high 36 points on 13-for-17 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds. Daniss Jenkins contributed 15 points (5-6 FT) and seven assists in 21 minutes off the Detroit bench. Veteran F Tobias Harris added 12 points, six assists, and five rebounds for the Pistons.

Wizards Preview

The Washington Wizards are in the midst of a 13-game losing streak and own the second worst record in the NBA. The Wizards (16-52) rank near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 123.8 points per contest. During Tuesday’s home loss, Washington nailed 16-for-37 from long distance and shot 49 percent overall.

Bub Carrington led five Washington players in double figures with 30 points (12-16 FG) and four rebounds. Rookie G Will Riley scored 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting Justin Champagnie added 18 points and nine rebounds for the Wizards, who were dominated on the glass by a 50-35 margin.

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Pistons vs Wizards Pick

Detroit G Cade Cunningham exited Tuesday’s victory with a lower back contusion and will not suit up for this contest. The Wizards rank 26th in the league in offensive efficiency and the Pistons will not be as efficient without Cunningham. Look for Detroit to win the rematch in a game that stays under the total. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Pistons win 120-105.