Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Betting Preview: Point Spread, Moneylines, Odds

The Denver Nuggets (46-23) are heavy, 11.5-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a four-game losing streak when they visit the Detroit Pistons (16-54) on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Little Caesars Arena. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on BSDET and ALT.

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Nuggets vs. Pistons Game Time and Odds

  • Game Day: Thursday, March 16, 2023
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BSDET and ALT
  • Location: Detroit, Michigan
  • Arena: Little Caesars Arena
  • Moneyline favorite: Nuggets (-720)
  • Spread: Nuggets (-11.5)

Nuggets vs. Pistons Betting Stats and Trends

  • The Nuggets have put together a record of 36-31-2 against the spread this season.
  • In games it was favored in by 11.5 points or more so far this season, Denver has gone 5-3-1 against the spread.
  • This season, 35 of the Nuggets’ games have gone over the point total out of 70 chances.
  • The Pistons have covered the spread 31 times over 70 games with a set spread.
  • In games it was an underdog in by 11.5 points or more so far this season, Detroit went 5-8 against the spread.
  • This season, 36 of the Pistons’ games have gone over the point total.

Nuggets vs. Pistons Statistics and Rankings

Nuggets Rank Nuggets AVG Pistons AVG Pistons Rank
7th 116.8 Points Scored 111.2 28th
14th 113.2 Points Allowed 118.6 28th
17th 42.9 Rebounds 42.8 18th
16th 10.0 Off. Rebounds 11.3 10th
15th 12.1 3pt Made 11.5 18th
2nd 29.2 Assists 22.9 26th
22nd 14.1 Turnovers 14.4 25th

Nuggets vs. Pistons Stats and Trends

  • The Nuggets have covered the spread four times in their last 10 contests while putting up a 5-5 record straight-up in those games.
  • Denver and its opponents have combined to hit the over in seven of those 10 games.
  • During their past 10 games, the Nuggets have scored 1.5 fewer points per contest compared to their season-long scoring average.
  • The Pistons are 4-6 against the spread and 1-9 overall in their last 10 games.
  • Three of Detroit’s past 10 contests have hit the over.
  • During the last 10 games, the Pistons are averaging 5.7 fewer points per game than their season average of 111.2 PPG.

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Our prediction: Pistons (+11.5)

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