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  8. Lineups
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  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Pistons

The Denver Nuggets battle the Detroit Pistons in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Will Points Be at a Premium?

Play the Unders at -110 when the Nuggets and the Pistons take to the court. The 226.5 points line looks big enough and we’re not sure the pair will combine to get this total.

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Nuggets Have 8 Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

Denver Nuggets have enjoyed six consecutive road victories. They lost 121-111 in their previous game at home to Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Peyton Watson tallied 29 points, while Nikola Jokic put up 16 and Jonas Valanciunas 13.

Detroit Pistons won their last game 130-77, making it successive victories. This was a home win at Little Caesars Arena against Brooklyn Nets. Jalen Duren registered 21 points and 10 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points, with Cade Cunningham recording 18 points and 12 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 109-107 in favor of the Pistons when they last played the Nuggets, with the matchup taking place at Ball Arena. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in eight Nuggets victories.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Nuggets logo Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
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Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 108.9 points, 40.2 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 47.1% from the field and 79.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 108.8 points and 45.4 rebounds per matchup.

Jamal Murray is averaging 22.6 points and 6.6 assists, while Zeke Nnaji averages 4.6 rebounds and Tim Hardaway Jr. 2.9 (36.7%) 3-pointers made.

Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.4 points, 44.5 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 11.8 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field and 74.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 103.9 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Jalen Duren is averaging 18.4 points and 10.7 rebounds, Cade Cunningham 9.0 assists and Duncan Robinson 3.0 (39.5%) 3-pointers.

Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

Our Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

Let’s shoot for a total wager for this NBA contest, with Under 226.5 points available at -110. This betting pick looks to have lots of juice in the price.

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Key Nuggets vs Pistons stats:

  • The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Nuggets games.
  • The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Nuggets games.
  • The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Nuggets games on the road.
  • The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Pistons games.
  • The 226.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pistons games at home.

Under 226.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cade Cunningham Under 24.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) has scored an average of 18.2 points in the past 5 home games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -106 to go below the line.

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Jamal Murray Over 3.5 Rebounds +126 BetMGM logo

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has finished with Over 3.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of +126 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 228.5
Spread Pistons -4
Player Points Cade Cunningham Under 24.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 228.5, Pistons -4 and Cade Cunningham (Pistons) to score Under 24.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 106 - 113 Pistons logo Pistons

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a monster return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Pistons to claim a 113-106 victory and hopefully this goes close.

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Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Pistons Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Detroit Pistons as -179 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 64% likely to win. Denver Nuggets are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +150.

The spread currently stands at 4 and the total points line is 228.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Under 228.5, this outcome can be backed at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Cade Cunningham Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Cade Cunningham is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -122 that he goes Over 24.5 points and -106 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 24.5
-122
Under 24.5
-106
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Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 24.5
-115
Under 24.5
-112
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 22.5
-105
Under 22.5
-123
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 17.5
-114
Under 17.5
-114
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 10.5
+103
Under 10.5
-133
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Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 8.5
+110
Under 8.5
-143
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-132
Under 6.5
+102
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Tobias Harris (Pistons)
Over 2.5
+130
Under 2.5
-169
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 10.5
+109
Under 10.5
-141
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 10.5
+112
Under 10.5
-145
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Ausar Thompson (Pistons)
Over 5.5
-115
Under 5.5
-112
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Jonas Valanciunas (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
+120
Under 5.5
-156
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Nuggets Hold Advantage in Recent Head-to-Head Meetings at Little Caesars Arena

The Pistons have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 113.90 points per contest and giving up 98.90.

The Nuggets have built a run of six straight road victories. They have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 114.00 points scored and 114.60 points allowed.

The Nuggets beat the Pistons 134-119 when they last met at Little Caesars Arena. In the past 7 head-to-head meetings at Little Caesars Arena, the Nuggets have won five while the Pistons have two victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O226.5 U226.5
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Home Stats 7-3 212.80 113.90 98.90 2 8
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Away Stats 7-3 228.60 114.00 114.60 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
  • U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 45 35.46 1147 337 25.5 7.5 3.2 4.4 0.4 1.0
Nikola Jokic 34 34.11 995 364 29.3 10.7 2.1 12.0 0.7 1.4
Cameron Johnson 28 30.61 327 66 11.7 2.4 1.9 3.5 0.3 0.6

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 42 35.13 1060 411 25.2 9.8 1.9 5.6 0.9 1.5
Duncan Robinson 46 28.53 544 84 11.8 1.8 2.8 2.7 0.3 0.7
Jalen Duren 41 28.15 739 74 18.0 1.8 0.0 10.7 0.8 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

01 Feb NBA
Thunder 121-111 Nuggets
30 Jan NBA
Clippers 109-122 Nuggets
29 Jan NBA
Nets 103-107 Nuggets
27 Jan NBA
Pistons 109-107 Nuggets
23 Jan NBA
Nuggets 102-100 Bucks
22 Jan NBA
Nuggets 107-97 Wizards
20 Jan NBA
Lakers 115-107 Nuggets
18 Jan NBA
Hornets 110-87 Nuggets
17 Jan NBA
Wizards 115-121 Nuggets
14 Jan NBA
Nuggets 118-109 Mavericks

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

01 Feb NBA
Nets 77-130 Pistons
30 Jan NBA
Pistons 131-124 Warriors
29 Jan NBA
Pistons 96-114 Suns
27 Jan NBA
Pistons 109-107 Nuggets
25 Jan NBA
Kings 116-139 Pistons
23 Jan NBA
Rockets 111-104 Pistons
21 Jan NBA
Pistons 112-104 Pelicans
19 Jan NBA
Celtics 103-104 Pistons
17 Jan NBA
Pacers 78-121 Pistons
15 Jan NBA
Suns 105-108 Pistons

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Pacers 13 37 0.26 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-17 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
Pacers 13 37 0.26 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-17 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
Pacers 13 37 0.26 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-17 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 1L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak