Pistons Defeat Wizards in Capital One Arena Showdown
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Capital One Arena
Detroit Pistons 130, Washington Wizards 117, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards?
Detroit Pistons beat Washington Wizards 130-117 at Capital One Arena on March 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards?
Detroit Pistons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2100 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.
The Detroit Pistons secured a decisive victory over the Washington Wizards, winning 130-117 in a game held at Capital One Arena on March 17, 2026. This result extends the Pistons' lead in their season series against the Wizards to 3-1, showcasing their dominance in recent encounters. The Pistons, boasting a record of 49-19, have been a formidable force this season, while the Wizards, with a record of 16-52, continue to struggle.
In terms of recent form, the Wizards have been on a challenging stretch, losing their last ten games, including this one. Their average points scored during this streak has been 115.5, while they have allowed an average of 129.1 points per game. In their most recent outing prior to the game against the Pistons, they fell to the Golden State Warriors 125-117. The Wizards have not won at home in their last four games and are winless in their last six overall.
Conversely, the Pistons have had a mixed bag of results in their last ten games, finishing with a record of 5-5. They averaged 116.1 points scored and allowed 111.1 points during this period. Their last game prior to facing the Wizards was a loss to the Toronto Raptors, where they were defeated 119-108. Despite this recent setback, the Pistons have performed well on the road, holding a 2-4 record in their last six away games.
The injury report for the Wizards has impacted their lineup significantly. Jamir Watkins is out due to a knee injury, while Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, and Trae Young are all listed as day-to-day with foot, finger, and quadriceps injuries, respectively. The Pistons, on the other hand, did not report any injuries that would affect their performance in this game.
The betting market reflected the Pistons' strong position heading into the game, with DraftKings setting the spread at 19.5 points in favor of Detroit. The total points for the game was set at 233.5, with odds of -105 for the over and -115 for the under. The moneyline also indicated a clear favorite, with the Pistons at -2100 and the Wizards at +1100.
Conditions during the game were typical for an indoor basketball setting, with no weather-related issues to report. Fans watching the game witnessed several key moments, particularly in the fourth quarter, where Jalen Duren made significant contributions, including a driving layup and a running dunk that helped solidify the Pistons' lead. Tobias Harris also made an impactful two-foot dunk, showcasing the Pistons' offensive prowess as they pulled away late in the game.
Overall, the Pistons demonstrated their strength against the struggling Wizards, continuing to build on their successful season while the Wizards look to regroup and find a way to turn their fortunes around.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DET -19.5 | 233.5 o -105 / u -115 | Detroit Pistons -2100 · Washington Wizards +1100 |
Injury report
- Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
- Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
- Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
- Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
Leaders
- PointsBub Carrington30Washington Wizards
- AssistsSharife Cooper6Washington Wizards
- ReboundsJustin Champagnie9Washington Wizards
- PointsJalen Duren36Detroit Pistons
- AssistsDaniss Jenkins7Detroit Pistons
- ReboundsJalen Duren11Detroit Pistons
Recent form
Washington Wizards
Last 10: 0-10Streak L10115.5 scored · 129.1 allowed per game0-4 at home
- L117-125vs Golden State WarriorsMar 16
- L100-111at Boston CelticsMar 14
- L131-136at Orlando MagicMar 12
- L129-150at Miami HeatMar 10
- L118-138at New Orleans PelicansMar 8
- L112-122vs Utah JazzMar 6
- L109-126at Orlando MagicMar 4
- L118-123vs Houston RocketsMar 3
- L125-134vs Toronto RaptorsMar 1
- L96-126at Atlanta HawksFeb 27
Detroit Pistons
Last 10: 5-5Streak L1116.1 scored · 111.1 allowed per game2-4 away
- L108-119at Toronto RaptorsMar 15
- W126-110vs Memphis GrizzliesMar 13
- W131-109vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 12
- W138-100at Brooklyn NetsMar 10
- L110-121at Miami HeatMar 8
- L105-107vs Brooklyn NetsMar 7
- L106-121at San Antonio SpursMar 6
- L109-113at Cleveland CavaliersMar 4
- W106-92at Orlando MagicMar 1
- W122-119vs Cleveland CavaliersFeb 28
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | - | 22 | W3 | .732 | 60 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| Milwaukee | 28 | 50 | L1 | .390 | 32 |
| Chicago | 29 | 51 | L2 | .378 | 31 |
| Indiana | 41 | 63 | L2 | .232 | 19 |
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
Box score
| Stat | Detroit Pistons | Washington Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 46-90 | 43-87 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 11-27 | 16-37 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 43 |
| Free throws | 27-32 | 15-19 |
| Free throw % | 84 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 50 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 34 | 28 |
| Assists | 31 | 20 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 2 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 68 | 44 |
| Fouls | 23 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 22 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 75 | 18 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter91-74Tristan Vukcevic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter94-74Caris LeVert makes 22-foot three pointer
- 3rd Quarter94-77Jaden Hardy makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sharife Cooper assists)
- 3rd Quarter94-78Will Riley makes free throw 2 of 3
- 3rd Quarter96-78Paul Reed makes layup (Caris LeVert assists)
- 3rd Quarter98-78Ronald Holland II makes running layup
- 3rd Quarter99-78Ronald Holland II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter100-78Ronald Holland II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter100-81Jamir Watkins makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sharife Cooper assists)
- 3rd Quarter100-83Sharife Cooper makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter103-83Marcus Sasser makes 27-foot three point jumper (Caris LeVert assists)
- 4th Quarter105-83Paul Reed makes driving layup (Kevin Huerter assists)
- 4th Quarter105-86Bub Carrington makes 23-foot three pointer (Justin Champagnie assists)
- 4th Quarter108-86Caris LeVert makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kevin Huerter assists)
- 4th Quarter108-88Will Riley makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter108-91Bub Carrington makes 27-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter110-91Ausar Thompson makes 1-foot driving dunk (Paul Reed assists)
- 4th Quarter110-93Justin Champagnie makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter110-95Bub Carrington makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter112-95Paul Reed makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter112-97Sharife Cooper makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter115-97Daniss Jenkins makes 28-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter115-99Bub Carrington makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter115-101Anthony Gill makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Sharife Cooper assists)
- 4th Quarter115-104Bub Carrington makes 26-foot running jump shot (Sharife Cooper assists)
- 4th Quarter116-104Jalen Duren makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter117-104Jalen Duren makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter119-104Jalen Duren makes 1-foot layup (Daniss Jenkins assists)
- 4th Quarter120-104Jalen Duren makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter120-107Bub Carrington makes 25-foot three pointer (Jamir Watkins assists)
- 4th Quarter122-107Ausar Thompson makes 1-foot layup (Tobias Harris assists)
- 4th Quarter122-110Jaden Hardy makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jamir Watkins assists)
- 4th Quarter124-110Jalen Duren makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter126-110Tobias Harris makes 2-foot dunk (Jalen Duren assists)
- 4th Quarter126-113Bub Carrington makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jamir Watkins assists)
- 4th Quarter127-113Jalen Duren makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter128-113Jalen Duren makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter130-113Jalen Duren makes 2-foot running dunk (Daniss Jenkins assists)
- 4th Quarter130-115Tristan Vukcevic makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter130-117Bub Carrington makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
Win probability
Above the line favours Washington Wizards, below favours Detroit Pistons.
Venue
- Capital One ArenaWashington, DC
- Attendance15296
- OfficialsCurtis Blair, Andy Nagy, Brandon Adair
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