Wizards Edge Pistons 114-108 as DarkHorse Under Cruises Home in Preseason Slugfest

The Wizards took down the Pistons 114-108 in a preseason affair that played out exactly as DarkHorse AI forecasted—ugly, rotational, and mercifully low-scoring. The 222 combined points sailed comfortably under the 226.5 total, cashing the under with room to spare and validating the sharp money that hammered it down to -134 juice.

This was textbook preseason basketball. Deep benches, staggered minutes, and the kind of offensive efficiency you'd expect from guys fighting for two-way contracts. Washington found just enough rhythm late to pull away, but neither squad cracked 115 despite playing a full 48 minutes. The lack of interior presence—whether Sarr and Duren were limited or just ineffective—kept the paint clogged and possessions disjointed.

The market tried to bait bettors with an inflated number, but DarkHorse saw through the noise. Preseason totals are about roster churn and minute restrictions, not box scores. When you're running 18-deep rotations and starters are done before the fourth quarter, offensive continuity dies on the vine. The Wizards got the win, but the real winner was anyone who followed the sharp action and faded the over. Easy money when you trust the process.