Each side brings its own set of concerns into this matchup, and those issues could shape the offensive flow in Detroit.
Jan 10, 2026 • 12:14 ET
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Photo By – Imagn Images. Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) reacts after a shot.
The Detroit Pistons will look to make it four straight wins as they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.
Between injuries for Detroit, a back-to-back for Los Angeles, and some recent trends, I’m backing the Under in my Clippers vs. Pistons predictions below.
Let’s take a closer look at tonight’s matchup in my free NBA picks for Saturday, January 10.
Clippers vs Pistons prediction
Clippers vs Pistons best bet: Under 216 (-110)
Heading into tonight’s game, the Detroit Pistons have hit the Under six straight times, with three of those games hitting totals of 111 points or less. That includes the last meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers, which L.A. won 112-99 at home.
But there are many reasons that go beyond a handful of recent performances to think we will see a low-scoring game again tonight. The Pistons are second in the league in defensive efficiency (107.8), and are allowing only 111.6 ppg overall on the season.
That number will inevitably come down against the Clippers, who play at the NBA’s slowest pace and average a combined total of 226.5 ppg, among the lowest numbers in the league.
Both teams also have some offensive concerns coming into tonight’s game. Cade Cunningham missed Wednesday’s game and is questionable again tonight, meaning he could be limited even if available for Detroit.
And with the Clippers on the second game of a back-to-back, their production is likely to lag slightly as well.
There may not be a single huge red flag for tonight’s game, but with this many signals all leaning in the same direction, I think the right play is clear. I’m taking the Under.
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Clippers vs Pistons same-game parlay
The Pistons could be shorthanded again, but that’s hardly seemed to slow them down this season, so I’m confident to take them to cover at home against a Clippers team that’s on the second game of a back-to-back.
I’ll also take Duncan Robinson to hit the Over on his scoring total of 10.5 points, as he’s averaging
11.5 ppg this season and is one of several players who will be asked to do a little more scoring with Cunningham limited by his wrist inury.
Clippers vs Pistons SGP
- Under 215.5
- Pistons -5.5
- Duncan Robinson Over 11.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Stewart’s role growing
Isaiah Stewart is coming off a 31-point performance on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls, and could see a big role in the offense again today with Cunningham listed as questionable with a wrist injury.
Clippers vs Pistons SGP
- Under 215.5
- Pistons -4.5
- Duncan Robinson Over 11.5 points
- Isaiah Stewart Over 13.5 points
Clippers vs Pistons odds
- Spread: Los Angeles +4 (-110) | Detroit -4 (-110)
- Moneyline: Los Angeles +160 | Detroit -190
- Over/Under: Over 214 (-110) | Under 214 (-110)
Clippers vs Pistons betting trend to know
The Under is 6-0 in Detroit’s last six games overall. Find more NBA betting trends for Clippers vs. Pistons.
How to watch Clippers vs Pistons
Location
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Date
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Tip-off
7:30 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN Southern California, FDSN Detroit-X
Clippers vs Pistons latest injuries
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