Published Feb 22, 3:57pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 22, 3:57pm ET
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One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Detroit Pistons hosting the San Antonio Spurs. Who has the edge in our Pistons vs Spurs pick?
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| Detroit Pistons | -2.5 (-114) |
| San Antonio Spurs | +2.5 (-109) |
After a nine-point loss to the Wizards, Detroit has won five straight. The team's latest triumph is a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
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The Pistons led 53-50 at the break. However, the road team pulled away in the third quarter with a 44-26 scoring edge on its way to a 16-point win.
Jalen Duren paced the offense, scoring 26 points and collecting 13 rebounds. Cade Cunningham also posted a double-double that included 18 points and 13 rebounds.
The Spurs enter this matchup riding an eight-game win streak. This impressive stretch includes a 139-122 victory against the Sacramento Kings.
Following a close opening stanza in which San Antonio held a 35-31 advantage, the Spurs extended their lead to 28 points in the fourth quarter en route to an easy double-digit win.
Victor Wembanyama was a force at both ends of the floor. His final stat line included 28 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 blocked shots. De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Keldon Johnson contributed 18 points apiece.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Spurs are a top-10 team at both ends of the floor, and they have won 14 of the previous 20 meetings in this series. Given the trends, look for Detroit to get the win, albeit by a small margin.
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