Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Dec 2024

Pistons and Nuggets to Play Out High-Scoring Game

We think a bet on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 230.5. Bank on the Pistons and the Nuggets to surpass this number at -110.

8 Wins for Nuggets in Past 10 H2H Games

Detroit Pistons have triumphed in their previous three games. The latest was on the road where Sacramento Kings were beaten 114-113 at Golden 1 Center. Cade Cunningham scored 33 points, with Malik Beasley getting 22 and Jaden Ivey 19.

Denver Nuggets have lost back-to-back games, most recently suffering a 149-135 home defeat to Cleveland Cavaliers at Ball Arena. Nikola Jokic racked up 27 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists as part of an outstanding triple-double.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 131-114 triumph when facing the Pistons at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Pistons. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Pistons are averaging 115.0 points, 41.0 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 46.9% from the field and 79.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 120.5 points and 43.4 rebounds per contest.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 23.1 points and 10.1 assists, while Jalen Duren averages 6.7 rebounds and Malik Beasley 4.7 (48.5%) 3-pointers made.

The Nuggets have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 122.6 points, 46.5 rebounds, 32.6 assists, 9.0 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 52.2% from the field and 73.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 119.0 points and 41.8 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 31.2 points, 12.1 rebounds and 8.2 assists, while Michael Porter Jr. has an average of 2.2 (37.9%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons lineup: Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway Jr., Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey.

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Russell Westbrook, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray.

Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

We’re confident that Over 230.5 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting these NBA teams to rack up the points, so a total bet could be the way forward.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making NBA picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Pistons vs Nuggets stats:

• The 230.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pistons games.
• The 230.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Pistons games.
• The 230.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Nuggets games at home.
• The 230.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Nuggets games.

Over 230.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tobias Harris Over 1.5 Assists -152

Tobias Harris (Pistons) has had Over 1.5 assists in 8 of the past 9 games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this is on offer at -152.

Latest Tobias Harris Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 12.5

-125

Under 12.5

-106

Assists

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+112

Rebounds

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-147

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Nikola Jokic Under 12.5 Rebounds -127

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has secured an average of 8 rebounds in the past 5 home games. This could happen again and there is odds of -127 when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 28.5

-122

Under 28.5

-108

Assists

Over 8.5

-152

Under 8.5

+114

Rebounds

Over 12.5

-108

Under 12.5

-125

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons 112 - 122 Nuggets

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Nuggets to win 122-112 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Nuggets Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

With a 70% chance of securing victory, Denver Nuggets are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -233. Detroit Pistons are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +194.

The current spread is 6 and total points is 234.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 234.5 at -112.

If you’re keen on the Nuggets reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -145 to oblige. Conversely, the Pistons can be backed at +115 to make this total first.

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Moneyline

Pistons

+194

Nuggets

-233

Point Spread

Pistons +6

-112

Nuggets -6

-108

Total Points

Under 234.5

-108

Over 234.5

-112

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Nikola Jokic is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -122 to score Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -108.

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 28.5

-122

Under 28.5

-108

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 24.5

-118

Under 24.5

-114

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 20.5

-108

Under 20.5

-123

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 18.5

-109

Under 18.5

-122

Jaden Ivey (Pistons)

Over 16.5

-127

Under 16.5

-105

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

-130

Under 12.5

-103

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 12.5

-125

Under 12.5

-106

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

-122

Under 12.5

-106

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-127

Tim Hardaway Jr (Pistons)

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-123

Peyton Watson (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-103

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

+102

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

-152

Under 8.5

+114

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-137

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

-106

Under 6.5

-122

Jaden Ivey (Pistons)

Over 3.5

-122

Under 3.5

-109

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 2.5

+134

Under 2.5

-175

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+112

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

-108

Under 12.5

-125

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Over 10.5

+106

Under 10.5

-141

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

-130

Under 6.5

-103

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Over 5.5

-106

Under 5.5

-125

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-147

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-112

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-111

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+120

Jaden Ivey (Pistons)

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

+104

Peyton Watson (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-128

Under 3.5

-104

Tim Hardaway Jr (Pistons)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-156

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons Stats

Denver Nuggets Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 235.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 235.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 230.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.00 pts and allowed 120.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 116.50 pts and allowed 118.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 241.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 243.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 230.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.60 pts and allowed 119.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 123.10 pts and allowed 120.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.00 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.70 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.90 (79.68%)
• Rebounds: Total 41, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 31.10
• Assists: 26.40
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 20.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.40 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.30 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.80 (79.8%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.2, Offensive 10.30, Defensive 30.90
• Assists: 26.70
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 15.10
• Personal Fouls: 19.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 36.50 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.70 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.50 (73.22%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.5, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 35.80
• Assists: 32.60
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 9.00
• Turnovers : 16.00
• Personal Fouls: 18.20

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.70 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (43%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.90 (77.99%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 32.70
• Assists: 32.00
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 14.80
• Personal Fouls: 17.50

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

4 Russell Westbrook

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup

0 Jalen Duren

2 Cade Cunningham

8 Tim Hardaway Jr.

12 Tobias Harris

23 Jaden Ivey

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• 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