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The Utah Jazz (5-20) and Detroit Pistons (11-16) meet Thursday. Tip-off from Little Caesars Arena is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Jazz vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Utah won 2-0 last season
Utah was destroyed 144-107 by the LA Clippers Monday while failing to cover as a 7.5-point underdog. Utah turned the ball over an astounding 23 times vs. L.A., which is fitting as the Jazz average 17.4 turnovers per game, most in the NBA. The Jazz have allowed at least 130 points in each of their last 4 losses.
Detroit outlasted the Miami Heat 125-124 in OT on Monday while covering as a 5-point underdog. F Tim Hardaway Jr. hit a few big time 3s in OT against Miami to help the Pistons overcome 22 turnovers. The Pistons have won 2 of their last 3 games.
Jazz at Pistons odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 5:34 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jazz +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Pistons -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +4.5 (-110) | Pistons -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Jazz at Pistons key injuries
Jazz
- G Jordan Clarkson (foot) questionable
- G Collin Sexton (finger) available
Pistons
- F Tobias Harris (thumb) out
- G Jaden Ivey (illness) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Jazz at Pistons picks and predictions
Prediction
Pistons 123, Jazz 114
Moneyline
PASS.
The Pistons are the better team here on both sides of the ball and will pick up the win as -200 favorites, but such a heavy favorite is never worth the risk of betting on. Pass here and bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
LEAN PISTONS -4.5 (-110).
Detroit has covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 games while Utah has failed to cover in 3 straight games. This season, the Pistons are 13-13-1 ATS while Utah is only 10-15 ATS.
Detroit has also covered in 4 of its last 6 matchups against the Jazz.
This is a lean because Detroit is only 4-6 ATS in its last 10 games.
Over/Under
BET OVER 228.5 (-110).
The Over has hit in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games and is 7-3 in the Pistons’ last 10 games. For Utah, the Over is undefeated in its last 5 games. The Over has also hit in 3 of the last 4 overall matchups between these squads and is 2-1 in the last 3 meetings in Detroit.
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