Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets: prediction for the NBA match
Before this matchup, the teams have played 32 games against each other. In these games, the Detroit Pistons were stronger in 13 matches, while the Denver Nuggets won 19 times. Despite this difference, the meeting promises to be intense, and we will try to determine the favorite and provide you with a quality prediction.
Detroit Pistons
Detroit has lost in the last 11 matches. Monty Williams’ team suffered a crushing defeat on November 20 against “Toronto” with a score of 113:142. Stanley Umude was the top scorer among the losers, scoring 19 points, while Cade Cunningham added 18 points. The Pistons, with two wins and 12 losses, currently occupy the last place in the Eastern Conference standings. Overall, Detroit approaches the upcoming match without significant losses.
Denver Nuggets
Denver won one of the last three matches. On November 20, Mike Malone’s team suffered a defeat against “Cleveland” with a score of 109:121. Michael Porter was the top scorer among the losers, scoring 21 points. Nikola Jokic recorded a double-double with 18 points, ten rebounds, and seven assists. The reigning champion, with nine wins and four losses, holds the third place in the Western Conference. Jamal Murray, a key player in the starting lineup, is still struggling with an injury.
Prediction
Bookmakers' analysts consider Denver an unconditional favorite in the upcoming match. It is reasonable to agree with them. Detroit is not an opponent to be feared. The team from Colorado should secure a convincing victory over one of the main underdogs in the championship. Our prediction is a Denver win with a handicap of (-7.5) points, including overtime, at odds of 1.83. Denver approaches the upcoming match without significant losses. The Nuggets' reserve lineup should load the opponent's basket decently. The team from the Centennial State averages 114.1 points, 44.5 rebounds, 29 assists, 6.2 steals per game with a shooting accuracy of 49.3%. Our prediction is Denver's individual total over 113.5 points, including overtime, at odds of 1.80. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.83. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
