Two of the NBA’s top teams square off on Monday when the San Antonio Spurs (40-16) head east to take on the Detroit Pistons (42-13).
San Antonio – the Western Conference’s second seed – has continued its winning ways after the NBA All-Star break. The Spurs are currently riding an eight-game wave, adding two more victories to their total last week.
The Pistons accomplished the same feat. After victories over the Knicks and Bulls, Detroit is on a five-game winning streak that dates back to February 5th. That’s helped this franchise maintain the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
One of these two teams will lose its first game since the start of February. Will it be the homesteading Pistons standing tall after the final buzzer? We’ll cover that and provide bettors with our top three picks for Monday’s affair.
| Player | Prop | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | Over 26.5 Points | |
| Victor Wembanyama | Under 26.5 Points |
San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama OVER 23.5 Points
The All-Star break re-engerized Victor Wembanyama. The 7-foot-4 phenom has been on fire this month, evidenced as he poured in 28 points on Saturday against Sacramento. It’s the sixth time in February he’s scored at least 22 points.
In his third NBA season, Monday’s game will mark only his second time playing the Pistons. His only other matchup was in 2024 when he scored 16 points in his team’s 130-108 victory in Detroit. Expect a closer game tonight as Wembanyama continues to torch opponents with his scoring touch. Take him to cover this points prop wager total.
| Player | Prop | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | Over 39.5 Points/Rebounds/Assists | |
| Cade Cunningham | Under 39.5 Points/Rebounds/Assists |
Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham OVER 42.5 Pts + Reb + Ast
The Pistons are leading the Eastern Conference thanks to Cade Cunningham. The fifth-year veteran is averaging 25.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists thus far, ranking in the top dozen in both points and assists.
Detroit’s offense flows through him completely. He’s scored at least 28 points in five of his team’s eight games this month, and he’s yet to finish under seven assists during February. That makes him a solid bet to finish this game with at least 43 combined points, rebounds, and assists on Monday.
Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Duren UNDER 10.5 Rebounds
While Cunningham is the Pistons’ most valuable player, Jalen Duren is one of the most underrated. The 6-foot-10 center is averaging 17.8 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, the latter of which ranks in the NBA’s top 10 this season.
After multiple games where he finished under the double-figure rebounding mark, Duren returned to form on Saturday against Chicago. He finished with 13 boards to help the Pistons win their fifth straight game.
On Monday, he’ll face one of his tallest tasks to date – pun intended – when he squares off against Wembanyama. The undersized center has struggled in previous matchups against the NBA’s best centers, and that’s why bettors should take him to finish under this rebounding prop wager total.
| Tuesday, October 20 at 3:00 PM | Spread | Money | Total |
| Boston Celtics |  +2 (-110) |  +105 | O 222.5 (-110) |
| Detroit Pistons | -2 (-110) |  -118 |  U 221.5 (-110) |
Best Bet: Detroit (-1.5)
Oddsmakers are being extremely cautious in this highly anticipated matchup. The Pistons are 21-6 at home, but three of the team’s past four losses have been inside the Little Caesars Arena.
The Spurs are 18-10 away from home, but their last loss happened during an Eastern Conference road matchup to the Charlotte Hornets. That’s why bettors should take Detroit to cover the 1.5-point spread on Monday.
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