The Detroit Pistons (2-12) welcome the Denver Nuggets (9-4) to Little Caesars Arena Monday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; teams split 2 games last season
The Pistons have lost 11 straight games after starting 1-2 on the year. They lost to the Toronto Raptors 142-113 Sunday, failing to cover as a 9.5-point underdog. Detroit has covered in just 1 of its last 4 games. It is 6-8 against the spread (ATS) on the season. The Pistons are led by G Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 21 points per game (PPG).
The Nuggets lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-109 Sunday on the road, failing to cover as a 4.5-point favorite. They have failed to cover in 5 straight games and are 2-3 straight up over that span. Denver is 5-8 ATS on the season. C Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.8 points and 13.8 rebounds per game.
Nuggets at Pistons odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:26 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Pistons +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -8.5 (-115) | Pistons +8.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nuggets at Pistons picks and predictions
Prediction
Nuggets 119, Pistons 108
Moneyline
PASS.
The Nuggets are the reigning champs taking on one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference. The -400 moneyline value is unplayable. Similarly, don’t bank on the Pistons ending their losing streak.
Against the spread
LEAN PISTONS +8.5 (-105).
The reigning champs usually are a public darling, but they have struggled on the road. Denver is 1-5 ATS away from and has failed to cover in 4 straight road games. The Nuggets have lost 4 straight on the road as well, including losses to Houston, New Orleans, and Cleveland — teams not necessarily expected to contend for a title.
Detroit isn’t much better, just 6-8 ATS on the season, but it is 3-3 ATS over its last 6 games and has lost by 8 or fewer in 2 of its last 3. It may not win, but it could cover Monday. Take PISTONS +8.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 224.5 (-110).
The Pistons defense has not been great, allowing 126 or more points in 2 of their last 3 games. Their games have gone Over in 4 of their last 6, and they are 9-5 O/U on the season.
Denver sits 9th in true shooting percentage and ended last season 3rd in the category. Its efficient offense should lead to points against a lacking defense. The Nuggets are 4-4 O/U over their last 8 games.
Take OVER 224.5 (-110).
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