he Denver Nuggets (34-15) take on the Detroit Pistons (17-33) early Sunday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Nuggets-Pistons sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Nuggets at Pistons: Key injuries
Nuggets
- PF Paul Millsap (knee) out
- C Mason Plumlee (foot) out
- PG Jamal Murray (ankle) out
- SF Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) out
- C Bol Bol (foot) out
Pistons
- PF Blake Griffin (knee) out
- SG Luke Kennard (knee) out
- SF Khyri Thomas (foot) out
- SF Bruce Brown (thumb) available
Nuggets at Pistons: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:00 a.m. E.T.
Prediction
Nuggets 114, Pistons 105
Moneyline (ML)
The NUGGETS (-149) are smaller-than-usual moneyline favorites over the Pistons (+125) Sunday afternoon due to the plethora of injuries to their starting lineup. Denver has still managed to win four of its last five games, including a 127-115 upset over the Milwaukee Bucks Friday. Detroit, on the other hand, has lost five-straight games and is just 9-17 at home this season. Take the value of the Nuggets’ moneyline in Detroit.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The NUGGETS (-2.5, -115) are one-basket favorites. Denver has fared decently well against the spread on the road this season, going 12-11-1. Detroit hasn’t had the same luck, going 9-17 against the spread at home. Considering how low this spread is, pick the Nuggets despite the injuries to several starters. They are just the better team in this matchup.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Sunday afternoon matchup is set at 212.5 points, which feels slightly too low despite the Nuggets having the fifth-ranked scoring defense in the NBA this season. Both offenses are averaging 109 points per game, and the Nuggets offense has been clicking on all cylinders lately after scoring 127 points against the Bucks. Don’t expect this to be a super high scoring contest, but for the OVER 212.5 (-115) to hit.
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