This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SFs have shot 16.8% on 3-pointers (15th-weakest in the league) vs. the Pistons, labeling this as a tough matchup.The Washington Wizards are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities in this game from facing the 9th-slowest pace-of-play team in the league this year (the Pistons).Offensive rebounds maintain possession and produce additional chances for scoring and assists, but the Wizards grade out 3rdworst in in the NBA at home with just 8.7 offensive rebounds per game this year.Without the home court advantage, the Detroit Pistons have allowed the 5th-most offensive rebounds per game (12.6) in the league to the other team over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional chances for scoring and assists).Deni Avdija ought to suffer a reduction in productivity in all facets of the game as a result of playing on the visting team in this matchup.
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