The Detroit Pistons are hosting the Denver Nuggets in tonight’s game. The Pistons are coming off a dominating win at home against the Boston Celtics 117-97. As for the Nuggets, they are on a second night of a back-to-back on the road. They are coming off a 121-112 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks last night. These are two of the hottest teams in the NBA, which should lead to an entertaining game. Let’s dive straight into it and cook up another winning slip!
Team A vs. Team B Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Denver Nuggets | +2 (-112) | Over 237 (-112) | +105 |
| Detroit Pistons | -2 (-108) | Under 237 (-108) | -125 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Denver Nuggets vs. Detroit Pistons Match Details
- Fixture: Denver Nuggets @ Detroit Pistons
- Date and Time: February 28th, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
Key Stats
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are coming off a tough loss on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks, 121-112. Nikola Jokic was sensational in the loss, with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists while shooting an absurd 13/16 from the floor. Michael Porter Jr. was dreadful in the loss, with only 12 points on 5/22 shooting and a team-low -20 when he was on the court. Despite his inefficiencies, Jamal Murray was solid, with 20 points and five assists. With a record of 38-21 in the season, the Nuggets sit in 3rd place in the Western Conference.
Defensively, the Nuggets are a slightly below-average team. For the season, they are ranked 22nd in points allowed per game, 12th in opponent field goal percentage, 19th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 22nd in blocks per game, 13th in steals per game, 3rd in rebounds per game, and 17th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, this is a healthy Nuggets team despite Peyton Watson still recovering from his knee injury. Over their last ten games, Denver has a record of 8-2, including 7-3-0 against the spread.
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are coming off a dominating win at home against the Boston Celtics, 117-97. Cade Cunningham was awesome with 21 points and 11 rebounds but shot 9/21 from the floor. Malik Beasley led the team in scoring with 26 points on 10/15 shooting, including 6/11 from distance. Jalen Duren finished with another double-double, 13 points, and 11 rebounds on 6/7 shooting. Detroit has a record of 33-26 in the season, with them currently in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. They have had a great year so far, and this young team is only getting better.
The Detroit Pistons are in the middle of the pack regarding their defense. For the season, they are ranked 15th in points allowed per game, 15th in opponent field goal percentage, 27th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 14th in blocks per game, 17th in steals per game, 7th in rebounds per game, and 11th in defensive rating. Regarding their injuries, Dennis Schroder is listed as probable with the ankle injury that kept him out of the last game. Over their last ten games, the Detroit Pistons have a record of 8-2, including 8-1-1 against the spread.
Prediction
The Detroit Pistons are going to defeat the Denver Nuggets and cover the 2-point spread in this game. Despite the Nuggets having one of the best offenses in the NBA, they are a different team on the road. These Pistons are on a heater, entering this game on an eight-game winning streak. I was wrong in my last Pistons prediction about Cade Cunningham struggling. He is playing some of the best basketball in his young career. Jalen Duren is active in the screen game and on the glass, which could be a problem for Nikola Jokic. The Detroit Pistons win and defend home court against the Nuggets.
Final Pick
Detroit Pistons -2 (-108)
