Detroit Pistons (33-26) vs Denver Nuggets (38-21)
Game Info: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)
Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons -1 -- Over/Under: 236.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN DET
The Denver Nuggets travel to Little Caesars Arena to battle the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets have been in red-hot form as they've won 10 of their last 12 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after coming up short against the Bucks in a 121-112 road defeat last night. Nikola Jokic led the team with a triple-double of 32 points with 14 rebounds and 10 assists, Jamal Murray added 20 points with five assists while Christian Braun chipped in with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. As a team, the Nuggets shot just 44 percent from the field and nine of 34 from the 3-point line as they made plenty of shots in the first half to take the narrow lead into halftime. However, the Nuggets' role players went cold in the second half, which was the difference in an otherwise close contest. Michael Porter Jr shot just five of 22 from the field to score just 12 points while Aaron Gordon shot just four of 13 from the field and one of six from the 3-point line. The Nuggets will meet the Celtics, Kings, and Suns after this game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in season-best form as they've won 10 of their last 12 games and they will be gunning for a ninth straight victory after blowing past the Celtics in a 117-97 statement win on Wednesday. Malik Beasley provided the spark off the bench with 26 points on 10 of 15 shooting in just 22 minutes of action, Cade Cunningham tallied 21 points with 11 assists while Tobias Harris chipped in with 16 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Pistons shot 52 percent from the field and 13 of 33 from the 3-point line. In the second half, they dominated the Celtics by 62-42 to make it look easy after a closely contested first half.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last seven night games.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last five night games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games following a road loss.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won 13 of their last 14 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pistons have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in 16 of their last 18 home games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the Pistons' last six games at Little Caesars Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Nuggets' last 10 games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pistons' last five games as favorites against the Nuggets have gone UNDER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Nuggets should be coming in with the same squad that played last night, while the Pistons are expecting to have Dennis Schroder and Simone Fontecchio back in the lineup. The Nuggets were in red-hot form before getting stopped by the Bucks last night, but now they have to take on a well-rested Pistons team who just smashed the Celtics in their last game. The line is set at a pick 'em, but the Pistons are just brimming with confidence right now. I think they can continue their impressive run with another win at home against a Nuggets squad playing on zero days rest.
Peter’s Pick Detroit -1
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
