The Pistons will play the Nuggets on Saturday, December 28th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets set for Saturday, December 28th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 88.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Denver Nuggets is 92.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 9-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets start this matchup with a 8-4 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently rank 15th (111.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Denver Nuggets stand at 3rd averaging 119.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.5 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 10th in the league. The Denver Nuggets currently rank 7th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons have notched a 1-5 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Denver Nuggets possess a 3-3 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 14-17 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets have a 16-12 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Detroit Pistons face the Denver Nuggets...in a battle on the court on Saturday, December 28th. The fans in Denver go wild, waving their flags and cheering... for their beloved team.
The Pistons have a 14-17 overall standing this season...(Arrr!) while the Nuggets boast a 16-12 record. Detroit struggles in their division...with a 1-5 Eastern Central Division record.
The Pistons average 111.9 points per game, but the Nuggets...outshine them with 119.1 points per game. It's sure to be a high-scoring showdown at the arena.
So, me hearties, see you courtside at today's game...and be sure to review the best bets from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below to join the excitement!
Best Pistons at Nuggets Odds
| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -6.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +6.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +190 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pistons
Nuggets
12/28/24 9:10pm EST | +6.5 -115-6.5 -105 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +6.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -6.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Pistons
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
12/28/24 9:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 120.5 o -110120.5 u -115Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -115Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Christian Braun
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Jaden Ivey
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10510.5 u -140Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Julian Strawther
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -125Bet |
Malik Beasley
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -13514.5 u +100Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o -13017.5 u -105Bet |
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Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 27.5 o -15527.5 u +115Bet |
Peyton Watson
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
Russell Westbrook
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
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Tobias Harris
Points Scored
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -115Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -120Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 39.5 o -12039.5 u -110Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
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Jaden Ivey
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 23.5 o -13023.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -120Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
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Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 49.5 o -13549.5 u +105Bet |
Peyton Watson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at DEN 12/28/24 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 26 | 16 | 0.619 | +10.0 | 12-8 | 14-8 | 4-3 | 16-11 | 120.1 | 115.5 | +4.6 | W2 | 7-3 |
| Detroit Pistons | 22 | 21 | 0.512 | +14.5 | 10-11 | 12-10 | 1-6 | 15-15 | 112.2 | 113.1 | -0.9 | W1 | 7-3 |
Detroit Pistons & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +75000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +1200 Bet |
Detroit Pistons & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 28th, 2024 at 9:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.