Denver Nuggets (16-12) vs Detroit Pistons (14-17)
Game Info: Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Ball Arena)
Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -5.5 / Detroit Pistons +5.5 --- Over/Under: 228.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Kings and Lakers, and they play the Magic, Hornets and Timberwolves next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 114.6 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.2 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.5 points and 4.1 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Suns and Cavs, and they play the Jazz, Hawks and Spurs next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 119.1 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 30.7 points and 12.6 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 18.8 points and 4.2 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won 19 of their last 20 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pistons have lost each of their last eight night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in five of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Nuggets' last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Pistons' last 10 games as road underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Jamal Murray ranks 10th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.1) this season.
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks 11th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (51.8%) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Tobias Harris ranks 40th amongst qualified players for FT% (84.4%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.9).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.9).
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons - equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Pistons rank 4th in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (26.0).
Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Denver Nuggets are the better team on paper and are usually a tough out at home. The Nuggets will also be eager to rebound from an ugly loss to the Cavs where they didn't play a lick of defense. With all that said, the Pistons have won three straight games and have turned the Kings, Lakers, and Suns into turnover machines. The Pistons all of a sudden have seen 9 of their 14 wins this season come on the road. Not sure how long it will last, but the Pistons are a team to watch right now. You can't be sure which Nuggets team shows up night to night, as there's some ugly losses creeping in. Give me the Pistons and the points.
Randy’s Pick Detroit Pistons +5.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
