| MATCHUP | Detroit Pistons | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 33-11 | 31-15 |
| Spread | -7.5 -102 | +7.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | -250 | +205 |
| Total | Over 215.5 (-115) | Under 215.5 (-105) |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN DET | |
The Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets meet Tuesday 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, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Suns next. The Pistons have won 17 of their last 24 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.4 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 110.1 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.4 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 17.8 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Wizards and Bucks, and they play the Nets next. The Nuggets have won 8 of their last 11 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.7 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.6 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 26 points and 4.3 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Peyton Watson is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Pistons have lost 13 of their last 14 night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have won 11 of their last 12 night games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last 13 Tuesday games as favorites.
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last four games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The road team has covered the spread in 10 of the Nuggets’ last 11 games.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Ball Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last six games as favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Nuggets’ last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Bruce Brown leads all Nuggets players for steals per 36 minutes (1.5) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Isaiah Stewart ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (3.0) this season.
- Ausar Thompson ranks 6th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.5%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for true shooting percentage this season (61.5%).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.6).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (22.5).
Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Tamar Bates are out for the Nuggets.
Caris LeVert is doubtful for the Pistons.
Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Pistons are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’ve been the more consistent team, and they’re the healthier side. However, the Nuggets keep finding ways to win and cash tickets, and they’re going to be healthier than they’ve been in a while. The Nuggets haven’t played in four days, so Murray, Valanciunas, and Watson are probable instead of questionable. The Nuggets have also won 9 of the last 10 games against the Pistons. The Nuggets are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games when an underdog of 5 or more points. Seven of those covers were outright wins. Give me the points.