Nuggets vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 28

Nuggets vs. Pistons Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Venue: Ball Arena -- Denver, Colorado
• Coverage: ALT and FDSDET

The Detroit Pistons (14-17) are underdogs (+5.5) as they try to build on a three-game win streak when they visit the Denver Nuggets (16-13) at 9:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Ball Arena. The contest airs on ALT and FDSDET. The matchup has an over/under set at 235 points.

Nuggets vs. Pistons Odds & Spread

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Nuggets vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Nuggets win (76.8%)

Nuggets vs. Pistons Betting Trends

• The Nuggets are 11-17-1 against the spread this season.
• In the Pistons' 31 games this year, they have 16 wins against the spread.
• Nuggets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 19 times out of 31 chances this season.
• Pistons games this season have hit the over 17 times in 31 opportunities (54.8%).
• Against the spread, Denver has performed better at home, covering five times in 13 home games, and six times in 16 road games.
• In terms of over/unders, the Nuggets hit the over less often when playing at home, as they've gone over the total eight times in 13 opportunities this season (61.5%). On the road, they have hit the over 11 times in 16 opportunities (68.8%).
• Detroit's winning percentage against the spread at home is .385 (5-7-1). Away, it is .611 (11-6-1).
• Pistons games have finished above the over/under 53.8% of the time at home (seven of 13), and 55.6% of the time away (10 of 18).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic's numbers on the season are 30.5 points, 12.7 boards and 9.5 assists per contest, shooting 56.9% from the floor and 48.7% from downtown (second in NBA), with an average of 2.2 made 3-pointers.
• Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 18.4 points, 6.7 boards and 2.8 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Russell Westbrook's numbers on the season are 12.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists per contest, shooting 43% from the field and 31.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.2 made 3-pointers.
• Jamal Murray averages 19.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists, shooting 43.3% from the field and 35.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Christian Braun is averaging 14.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham's numbers on the season are 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game. He is also draining 44.9% of his shots from the floor and 37.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.4 triples.
• The Pistons are getting 17.5 points, 4.3 boards and 4.1 assists per game from Jaden Ivey.
• The Pistons get 12.9 points per game from Tobias Harris, plus 6.4 boards and 2.4 assists.
• The Pistons are getting 16.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Malik Beasley.
• Per game, Jalen Duren provides the Pistons 9.2 points, 9.2 boards and 2.3 assists, plus 0.5 steals and 1.2 blocks.

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