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NBA Betting Preview: Pistons vs Nuggets

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

Pistons ATS Look the Value Wager

Get with the Pistons with a -6 spread. We’re backing them at -114 to enjoy a solid victory when they go head to head with the Nuggets.

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9 Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes for Nuggets

Detroit Pistons have claimed three straight road wins. Their latest game was a 139-116 home triumph at Little Caesars Arena against Sacramento Kings. Cade Cunningham tallied 29 points, while Jalen Duren put up 18 and Tobias Harris 16.

Denver Nuggets made it back-to-back wins in their last game. It was a 102-100 road triumph at Fiserv Forum when meeting Milwaukee Bucks. Offensively, Julian Strawther led the charge with 20, while Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 17 and Bruce Brown 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 134-119 in favor of the Nuggets when they last played the Pistons, with the matchup taking place at Little Caesars Arena. The Nuggets have won five on the spin against the Pistons. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons logo Pistons 33 11 0.75 117.4 110.1 7.3 19-5 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 1W
Nuggets logo Nuggets 31 15 0.674 120.7 116.2 4.5 12-8 19-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 2W
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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.3 points, 44.6 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 12.1 steals and 8.0 blocks while shooting 47.1% from the field and 74.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 100.8 points and 40.6 rebounds per contest.

Duncan Robinson is averaging 14.0 points and 3.5 (47.9%) 3-pointers made. Ausar Thompson averages 6.8 rebounds and Cade Cunningham 6.9 assists.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 107.3 points, 39.0 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 108.6 points and 47.9 rebounds.

Peyton Watson is averaging 20.8 points and 5.9 rebounds, Jamal Murray 5.5 assists and Tim Hardaway Jr. 2.7 (34.6%) 3-pointers.

Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Pistons are capable of covering the -6 line. We’re confident of a strong showing in this NBA showdown and a spread bet is the best play at odds of -114.

Our basketball picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each NBA franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Pistons vs Nuggets stats:

  • The -6 line has been covered by Pistons in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -6 line has been covered by Pistons in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 2 consecutive games at home.

Pistons -6 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cade Cunningham Over 24.5 Points -100 BetMGM logo

Cade Cunningham (Pistons) has had Over 24.5 points in 4 straight road games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -100 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Peyton Watson Over 2.5 Assists +136 BetMGM logo

Peyton Watson (Nuggets) has racked up Over 2.5 assists in 2 of the past 4 games. You can secure betting odds of +136 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons -6
Totals Under 218.5
Player Points Cade Cunningham Over 24.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Pistons -6, Under 218.5 and Cade Cunningham (Pistons) to score Over 24.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons Pistons logo 111 - 101 Nuggets logo Nuggets

We’re going for the Pistons to achieve a 111-101 win and the good news is that there are massive odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets 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.

Books Make Pistons Moneyline Favorites

The Detroit Pistons odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -250 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 71% chance of winning. At +205, Denver Nuggets are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 6, while total points comes in at 218.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to bet Under 218.5, there are odds of -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jamal Murray Favorite to Score the Most Points

Jamal Murray is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -120 to score Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -108.

Player Points
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 27.5
-120
Under 27.5
-108
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 24.5
-100
Under 24.5
-130
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Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 19.5
-112
Under 19.5
-115
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Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 17.5
-122
Under 17.5
-106
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Player Assists
Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 9.5
-118
Under 9.5
-110
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 7.5
-100
Under 7.5
-130
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Jalen Pickett (Nuggets)
Over 3.5
-154
Under 3.5
+118
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Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 2.5
+136
Under 2.5
-179
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Duren (Pistons)
Over 10.5
-123
Under 10.5
-104
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Jonas Valanciunas (Nuggets)
Over 8.5
+122
Under 8.5
-159
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Cade Cunningham (Pistons)
Over 5.5
+124
Under 5.5
-161
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Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
-116
Under 5.5
-111
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Nuggets With Six Wins in Previous Ten Home Games

The Nuggets have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 114.20 points on average and giving up 115.90.

The Pistons have notched three straight wins away from home. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games on the road, posting 116.30 points per contest while yielding 112.60.

The Nuggets defeated the Pistons 134-121 in their last meeting at Ball Arena. In the past 8 head-to-head matchups at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have secured seven wins, while the Pistons have one victory.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O218.5 U218.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 6-4 230.10 114.20 115.90 6 4
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons Away Stats 6-4 228.90 116.30 112.60 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O218.5 = Games Over 218.5 Points
  • U218.5 = Games Under 218.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Cade Cunningham 38 35.38 965 370 25.4 9.7 1.9 5.8 0.8 1.5
Duncan Robinson 42 28.75 510 77 12.1 1.8 2.9 2.7 0.4 0.7
Jalen Duren 37 28.17 660 64 17.8 1.7 0.0 10.6 0.9 0.9

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 41 35.45 1064 300 26.0 7.3 3.4 4.3 0.3 1.0
Nikola Jokic 32 34.56 948 351 29.6 11.0 2.1 12.1 0.8 1.4
Cameron Johnson 28 30.61 327 66 11.7 2.4 1.9 3.5 0.3 0.6

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 Detroit Pistons Lineups

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
10 Jan NBA
Clippers 98-92 Pistons
07 Jan NBA
Bulls 93-108 Pistons
05 Jan NBA
Knicks 90-121 Pistons
04 Jan NBA
Pistons 114-110 Cavaliers

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

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
13 Jan NBA
Nuggets 122-116 Pelicans
11 Jan NBA
Bucks 104-108 Nuggets
09 Jan NBA
Hawks 110-87 Nuggets
07 Jan NBA
Nuggets 114-110 Celtics

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 29 17 0.63 116.6 109.9 6.7 14-7 15-10 7-4 21-11 6-4 1W
Raptors 29 19 0.604 114 111.9 2.1 13-10 16-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 4W
Knicks 27 18 0.6 117.8 113.7 4.1 17-6 10-12 7-3 20-11 4-6 2W
76ers 24 21 0.533 116.1 115.8 0.3 12-13 12-8 8-5 18-17 4-6 2L
Nets 12 32 0.273 107.9 115.1 -7.2 6-17 6-15 3-9 9-19 1-9 5L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 33 11 0.75 117.4 110.1 7.3 19-5 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 28 20 0.583 119 116.5 2.5 16-11 12-9 7-3 19-13 7-3 4W
Bulls 23 23 0.5 117.9 119.9 -2 15-10 8-13 3-7 15-15 6-4 1L
Bucks 18 26 0.409 111.9 115.5 -3.6 9-12 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 2L
Pacers 11 36 0.234 110.2 118.5 -8.3 8-16 3-20 2-8 7-24 5-5 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 25 22 0.532 119.7 118 1.7 15-7 10-15 3-3 12-12 5-5 2W
Magic 23 22 0.511 115 115.4 -0.4 14-9 9-13 5-5 15-17 4-6 4L
Hawks 23 25 0.479 117.8 118.7 -0.9 9-13 14-12 4-3 11-17 6-4 3W
Hornets 19 28 0.404 116.3 115 1.3 9-13 10-15 6-4 14-19 6-4 3W
Wizards 10 34 0.227 112.2 123.1 -10.9 6-15 4-19 2-5 7-19 1-9 9L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 10 0.787 120.8 107.9 12.9 20-5 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2L
Nuggets 31 15 0.674 120.7 116.2 4.5 12-8 19-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 27 19 0.587 119.2 115 4.2 15-8 12-11 4-5 14-14 4-6 5L
Trail Blazers 23 24 0.489 115.6 117.5 -1.9 13-11 10-13 4-4 18-14 6-4 2L
Jazz 15 31 0.326 119 127.8 -8.8 10-14 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 28 17 0.622 116.3 116.3 0 12-8 16-9 4-6 20-12 5-5 2W
Suns 27 19 0.587 114.2 111.8 2.4 14-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 26 21 0.553 116.7 113.5 3.2 17-7 9-14 5-3 16-13 7-3 1W
Clippers 21 24 0.467 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 2W
Kings 12 35 0.255 111 121.2 -10.2 9-16 3-19 2-7 8-25 4-6 5L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 31 15 0.674 117.4 112.4 5 16-6 15-9 7-3 18-13 6-4 1L
Rockets 28 16 0.636 116.7 110.5 6.2 16-3 12-13 5-4 16-14 6-4 2W
Mavericks 19 27 0.413 114.3 116.5 -2.2 14-12 5-15 3-6 11-19 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 18 26 0.409 115.2 116.4 -1.2 10-13 8-13 5-5 14-15 3-7 3L
Pelicans 12 36 0.25 114.8 121.5 -6.7 7-19 5-17 5-7 6-25 4-6 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 33 11 0.75 117.4 110.1 7.3 19-5 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 1W
Celtics 29 17 0.63 116.6 109.9 6.7 14-7 15-10 7-4 21-11 6-4 1W
Raptors 29 19 0.604 114 111.9 2.1 13-10 16-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 4W
Knicks 27 18 0.6 117.8 113.7 4.1 17-6 10-12 7-3 20-11 4-6 2W
Cavaliers 28 20 0.583 119 116.5 2.5 16-11 12-9 7-3 19-13 7-3 4W
76ers 24 21 0.533 116.1 115.8 0.3 12-13 12-8 8-5 18-17 4-6 2L
Heat 25 22 0.532 119.7 118 1.7 15-7 10-15 3-3 12-12 5-5 2W
Magic 23 22 0.511 115 115.4 -0.4 14-9 9-13 5-5 15-17 4-6 4L
Bulls 23 23 0.5 117.9 119.9 -2 15-10 8-13 3-7 15-15 6-4 1L
Hawks 23 25 0.479 117.8 118.7 -0.9 9-13 14-12 4-3 11-17 6-4 3W
Bucks 18 26 0.409 111.9 115.5 -3.6 9-12 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 2L
Hornets 19 28 0.404 116.3 115 1.3 9-13 10-15 6-4 14-19 6-4 3W
Nets 12 32 0.273 107.9 115.1 -7.2 6-17 6-15 3-9 9-19 1-9 5L
Pacers 11 36 0.234 110.2 118.5 -8.3 8-16 3-20 2-8 7-24 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 34 0.227 112.2 123.1 -10.9 6-15 4-19 2-5 7-19 1-9 9L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 10 0.787 120.8 107.9 12.9 20-5 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2L
Spurs 31 15 0.674 117.4 112.4 5 16-6 15-9 7-3 18-13 6-4 1L
Nuggets 31 15 0.674 120.7 116.2 4.5 12-8 19-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 2W
Rockets 28 16 0.636 116.7 110.5 6.2 16-3 12-13 5-4 16-14 6-4 2W
Lakers 28 17 0.622 116.3 116.3 0 12-8 16-9 4-6 20-12 5-5 2W
Suns 27 19 0.587 114.2 111.8 2.4 14-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 27 19 0.587 119.2 115 4.2 15-8 12-11 4-5 14-14 4-6 5L
Warriors 26 21 0.553 116.7 113.5 3.2 17-7 9-14 5-3 16-13 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 23 24 0.489 115.6 117.5 -1.9 13-11 10-13 4-4 18-14 6-4 2L
Clippers 21 24 0.467 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 2W
Mavericks 19 27 0.413 114.3 116.5 -2.2 14-12 5-15 3-6 11-19 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 18 26 0.409 115.2 116.4 -1.2 10-13 8-13 5-5 14-15 3-7 3L
Jazz 15 31 0.326 119 127.8 -8.8 10-14 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 2L
Kings 12 35 0.255 111 121.2 -10.2 9-16 3-19 2-7 8-25 4-6 5L
Pelicans 12 36 0.25 114.8 121.5 -6.7 7-19 5-17 5-7 6-25 4-6 2W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 37 10 0.787 120.8 107.9 12.9 20-5 17-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 2L
Pistons 33 11 0.75 117.4 110.1 7.3 19-5 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 1W
Nuggets 31 15 0.674 120.7 116.2 4.5 12-8 19-7 4-1 18-8 7-3 2W
Spurs 31 15 0.674 117.4 112.4 5 16-6 15-9 7-3 18-13 6-4 1L
Rockets 28 16 0.636 116.7 110.5 6.2 16-3 12-13 5-4 16-14 6-4 2W
Celtics 29 17 0.63 116.6 109.9 6.7 14-7 15-10 7-4 21-11 6-4 1W
Lakers 28 17 0.622 116.3 116.3 0 12-8 16-9 4-6 20-12 5-5 2W
Raptors 29 19 0.604 114 111.9 2.1 13-10 16-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 4W
Knicks 27 18 0.6 117.8 113.7 4.1 17-6 10-12 7-3 20-11 4-6 2W
Timberwolves 27 19 0.587 119.2 115 4.2 15-8 12-11 4-5 14-14 4-6 5L
Suns 27 19 0.587 114.2 111.8 2.4 14-6 13-13 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Cavaliers 28 20 0.583 119 116.5 2.5 16-11 12-9 7-3 19-13 7-3 4W
Warriors 26 21 0.553 116.7 113.5 3.2 17-7 9-14 5-3 16-13 7-3 1W
76ers 24 21 0.533 116.1 115.8 0.3 12-13 12-8 8-5 18-17 4-6 2L
Heat 25 22 0.532 119.7 118 1.7 15-7 10-15 3-3 12-12 5-5 2W
Magic 23 22 0.511 115 115.4 -0.4 14-9 9-13 5-5 15-17 4-6 4L
Bulls 23 23 0.5 117.9 119.9 -2 15-10 8-13 3-7 15-15 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 23 24 0.489 115.6 117.5 -1.9 13-11 10-13 4-4 18-14 6-4 2L
Hawks 23 25 0.479 117.8 118.7 -0.9 9-13 14-12 4-3 11-17 6-4 3W
Clippers 21 24 0.467 112.6 113 -0.4 13-9 8-15 5-4 11-14 8-2 2W
Mavericks 19 27 0.413 114.3 116.5 -2.2 14-12 5-15 3-6 11-19 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 18 26 0.409 115.2 116.4 -1.2 10-13 8-13 5-5 14-15 3-7 3L
Bucks 18 26 0.409 111.9 115.5 -3.6 9-12 9-14 5-4 14-14 4-6 2L
Hornets 19 28 0.404 116.3 115 1.3 9-13 10-15 6-4 14-19 6-4 3W
Jazz 15 31 0.326 119 127.8 -8.8 10-14 5-17 1-8 9-22 3-7 2L
Nets 12 32 0.273 107.9 115.1 -7.2 6-17 6-15 3-9 9-19 1-9 5L
Kings 12 35 0.255 111 121.2 -10.2 9-16 3-19 2-7 8-25 4-6 5L
Pelicans 12 36 0.25 114.8 121.5 -6.7 7-19 5-17 5-7 6-25 4-6 2W
Pacers 11 36 0.234 110.2 118.5 -8.3 8-16 3-20 2-8 7-24 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 34 0.227 112.2 123.1 -10.9 6-15 4-19 2-5 7-19 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