Detroit Pistons (34-27) vs. Utah Jazz (15-45)
March 3, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Utah Jazz +10.5; Over/Under: 232
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Detroit Pistons at the Delta Center on Monday night. Here’s a Jazz vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons have been in red-hot form as they’ve won nine of their last 10 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after making light work of the Nets in a 115-94 home win on Saturday. Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, and Malik Beasley each scored 18 points while Cade Cunningham chipped in with 15 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists. As a team, the Pistons shot 54 percent from the field and 12 of 28 from the 3-point line. The Pistons set the tone with 39 points in the first quarter to take a 23-point lead into halftime before they dominated the fourth quarter by 34-19 to make it a blowout in the end. The Pistons were sloppy on the offensive end as they racked up a total of 27 turnovers, but they played excellent defense to hold the Nets to just 30 percent shooting from the field and six of 39 from the 3-point line. The Pistons will play against the Clippers and Warriors following this one.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in a real funk as they’ve lost eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting beaten by the Pelicans in a 128-121 home defeat last night. Keyonte George led the team with 28 points and six assists off the bench, Brice Sensabaugh added 21 points while Kyle Filipowski chipped in with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. As a team, the Jazz shot 47 percent from the field and 16 of 44 from the 3-point line. The Pelicans went on a decisive 22-8 run to take control and snatch the game away. The Jazz will take on the Wizards after this game.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won each of their last four games as underdogs against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last seven road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have lost each of their last eight Monday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Pistons’ last 10 night games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Jazz’s last 12 games have gone OVER the total points line.
Jazz vs Pistons Prediction
The Pistons are still missing Tobias Harris and Jaden Ivey, while the Jazz are still playing without Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, and Lauri Markannen. The Pistons open as heavy road favorites, which isn’t surprising as they have been one of the hottest teams in the league. The Jazz will be playing on zero days rest after last night’s loss to the Pelicans. The line was always going to be hefty, but I think the Pistons cruise and win this one comfortably on the road.
