Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Prediction for Thursday February 5 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 02/05/2026, 01:55 AM ET

Wizards Preview

The Thursday NBA schedule will get started with a matchup between the Washington Wizards and the Detroit Pistons from Little Caesars Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Wizards (13-36) have dropped 19 of their first 23 road games and own the second worst overall record in the Eastern Conference. On Tuesday, Washington trailed by 16 points after one quarter during a 132-101 home loss versus surging New York.

Will Riley led six Washington players in double figures with 17 points and six boards in 25 minutes off the bench. Bub Carrington knocked down 3-for-7 from long distance and finished with 14 points. Alex Sarr added 11 points and nine rebounds for the Wizards, who allowed the Knicks to shoot 52 percent from the field.

Pistons Preview

The Detroit Pistons have won 20 of their first 25 home games and are sitting comfortably atop the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons (37-12) rank second in the league in defensive efficiency and are limiting opponents to 109.9 points per contest. On Tuesday, Detroit assisted on 27 of 43 made field goals and shot 46 percent overall during a 124-121 home victory versus Denver.

All-Star G Cade Cunningham tallied a team-high 29 points (9-11 FT), and ten assists. Detroit F Duncan Robinson nailed 6-for-9 from long range and finished with 20 points. All-Star C Jalen Duren added 19 points (6-10 FG) and 13 rebounds for the Pistons, who converted 26 of 30 free-throw attempts.

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Wizards vs Pistons Pick

Detroit G Cade Cunningham (wrist) and F Tobias Harris (hip) are listed as questionable for this game. There are a number of unknowns in this matchup, but the Wizards rank near the bottom of the league in defense and play at the eighth fastest tempo. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Pistons win 128-115.

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