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| Denver Nuggets | Detroit Pistons |
| 24-24 | February 08, 2014, 07:30 | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 20-29 |
Earning a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for Denver when they hit take on the Pistons on Saturday in pro hoops betting action.
(Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). The Pistons currently sport a record of 20-29, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 22-27 ATS. The Nuggets are 24-24 and 21-26-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Pistons post a 34-15 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Nuggets have gone 23-25 against the number.
View Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Odds and Stats.
Detroit opened as -1.5-point Favorite at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total was sitting around 216 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting.
This game pits the Pistons, currently No. 25 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Nuggets, who rate No. 14 in the most recent survey. Meanwhile, math and computer handicapping models run on this game predict a 95-92 victory for the Nuggets.
Last time out for Denver, they were a 117-90 loser as they battled the Knicks on the road. The Nuggets failed to cover in the match as a 2-point underdog, while 207 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Denver was crushed on Friday, getting run out of the gym by New York and falling 117-90 at Madison Square Garden.
Detroit was a 111-95 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Nets. They covered the 1.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 206 sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Brandon Jennings scored 26 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading Detroit over Brooklyn, 111-95, on Friday at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Nuggets rank No. 6 in the league with 45.44 per game. That compares with Detroit’s No. 7 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Detroit is the NBA’s No. 26-ranked team at 6.02 per game, while the Nuggets rate No. 10 with 8.23 per contest.
Next up:
Denver at Indiana, Monday, February 10th
Detroit home to San Antonio, Monday, February 10th
