Denver Nuggets (38-21) vs. Detroit Pistons (33-26)
February 28, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons -2; Over/Under: 237
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The Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons meet Friday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Pacers, lost to the Bucks, and they play the Celtics, Kings, and Suns next. The Nuggets have seen four of their last five losses come on the road.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 121.4 points on 50.9 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.2 points and 12.6 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 21.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Clippers and Celtics, and they play the Nets, Jazz, and Clippers next. The Pistons have won eight straight games, their longest winning streak in over a decade.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 114.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.8 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.5 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight games.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last five road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last eight night games.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last eight games against the Pistons following a loss.
- The Pistons have lost 13 of their last 14 games on the first leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in six of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back after losing as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Pistons rank 2nd for fast break points (1106) this season.
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.3).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.2).
Pistons vs Nuggets Injury Report
The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey.
The Nuggets will be without DaRon Holmes II, Peyton Watson, and Vlatko Cancar.
Pistons vs Nuggets Prediction
The Nuggets in the underdog role is always intriguing because they’re capable of winning any given night. However, the Nuggets are on the end of a back-to-back, and they’re coming off a shaky loss to the Bucks. The Pistons are playing their best ball in years with eight straight wins, and their confidence should be at another level after beating the Celtics. It does create a potential letdown spot, but I’m buying what the Pistons are selling right now. Great defense, great effort, and a young star in Cade leading the charge. The Pistons are scrappy and should take advantage of tired legs. I’ll lay the bucket with the Pistons for a ninth straight win.
