The Denver Nuggets will be hosting the Detroit Pistons at the Ball Arena on Saturday, December 24, 2024. The Nuggets are currently on a two-game losing streak and have struggled to find consistency resulting in them dropping down to the seventh seed in the West. The Pistons, on the other hand, are on the way up and will come into this game after winning three in a row.
Continue reading to learn more about the matchup, including injury reports, start time, where to watch, betting tips, game prediction, and more.
Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets: Projected starting five
Denver Nuggets projected starting five
Player
| PTS
| REB
| AST
|
Jamal Murray
| 19.2
| 4.1
| 6.3
|
Christian Braun
| 14.1
| 4.9
| 2.0
|
Peyton Watson
| 8.8
| 3.4
| 1.4
|
Michael Porter Jr.
| 18.4
| 6.7
| 2.8
|
Nikola Jokic
| 30.5
| 12.7
| 9.5
|
Detroit Pistons projected starting five
Player
| PTS
| REB
| AST
|
Cade Cunningham
| 24.2
| 6.9
| 9.7
|
Jaden Ivey
| 17.5
| 4.3
| 4.1
|
Tim Hardaway Jr.
| 10.1
| 2.0
| 1.6
|
Tobias Harris
| 12.9
| 6.4
| 2.4
|
Jalen Duren
| 9.2
| 9.2
| 2.3
|
(Note: Projected starters are subject to change.)
Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets: Key players to watch
Detroit Pistons key players
- Cade Cunningham
- Jaden Ivey
Nuggets key players
- Nikola Jokic
- Jamal Murray
Detroit Pistons vs Nuggets Injury Report
Pistons injury report
Player
| Status
| Injury
|
Isaiah Stewart
| Game time decision
| Knee
|
Nuggets injury report
Player
| Status
| Injury
|
Vlatko Cancar
| Out
| Knee
|
Aaron Gordon
| Out
| Calf
|
DaRon Holmes II
| Out for season
| Achilles
|
Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets: Team stats
Statistic
| Pistons
| Nuggets
|
Record
| 14-17
| 16-13
|
Standings
| 9th
| 7th
|
Home/Away
| 9-9
| 8-5
|
Offensive Rating
| 18th
| 6th
|
Defensive Rating
| 19th
| 18th
|
Net Rating
| 19th
| 11th
|
Detroit Pistons vs Nuggets: Previous matchups
During their last game against the Pistons, the Nuggets were able to get away with a comfortable 17-point win. Jamal Murray exploded for a game-high 37 points tonight. Nikola Jokic only scored four points that night but contributed in other ways recording 16 assists and 7 rebounds. We doubt that Jokic will have another such night, making this an exciting matchup.
Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets: Leading players
Stat
| Pistons (Leader)
| Nuggets (Leader)
|
Points
| 24.2 - Cade Cunningham
| 30.5 - Nikola Jokic
|
Rebounds
| 9.2 - Jalen Duren
| 12.7 - Nikola Jokic
|
Assists
| 9.7 - Cade Cunningham
| 9.5 - Nikola Jokic
|
Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets: Prediction and Betting Tips
- Moneyline: Nuggets (-235) vs Pistons (+194)
- Spread: Nuggets (-5.5) vs Pistons (+5.5)
- Total (O/U): Nuggets -112 (O 228.5) vs Pistons -108 (U 228.5)
(Note: Odds are correct at the time of writing and likely to change.)
Nuggets vs Pistons Game Prediction
Credits: AP Photo/David Zalubowski
On paper, the Denver Nuggets look far better than the Pistons. Furthermore, with the return of Jamal Murray, the team will get a big morale boost which will be complemented by the fact that this is a home game for them. The only way for the Pistons to win is to capitalize on their momentum, but we doubt the Nuggets will allow them to do that. We predict a win for the Nuggets tonight.
Our Prediction: The Nuggets will win
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Nuggets vs Pistons will go live from the Ball Arena on Saturday, December 28, 2024. The match begins at 9:00 PM ET.
How to watch Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets: Streaming details and more
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, and Altitude Sports
- Streaming: Sling, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV and NBA League Pass
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