Through 2 Quarters
Fans are certainly getting their money’s worth as the Denver Nuggets and the Detroit Pistons have combined for 131 points two quarters in. Denver has emerged as the frontrunner and is ahead of Detroit 69-62.
Center Nikola Jokic has led the way so far for the Nuggets, as he has posted a double-double on 19 points and 11 boards along with five dimes. Small forward Saddiq Bey (16 points) and shooting guard Cade Cunningham (15 points) have been the top scorers for Detroit. Cade Cunningham does need to be careful, however, as he is in early foul trouble with three.
Who’s Playing
Denver @ Detroit
Current Records: Denver 24-21; Detroit 11-35
What to Know
The Denver Nuggets have enjoyed the comforts of home their last six games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Detroit Pistons at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena. The Nuggets should still be riding high after a victory, while Detroit will be looking to regain their footing.
The Pistons are out to make up for these teams’ matchup on Sunday. Denver secured a 117-111 W over Detroit. The score was all tied up at the break 60-60, but Denver was the better team in the second half. Their center Nikola Jokic did his thing and had 34 points and eight assists in addition to nine boards.
Denver is the favorite in this one, with an expected 7.5-point margin of victory. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the squad has let down bettors in their past four games.
The Nuggets’ win brought them up to 24-21 while the Pistons’ loss pulled them down to 11-35. Denver is 11-12 after wins this season, and Detroit is 9-25 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, Michigan
- TV: Altitude Sports & Entertainmnt
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $15.31
Odds
The Nuggets are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Pistons, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Denver have won nine out of their last 13 games against Detroit.
- Jan 23, 2022 – Denver 117 vs. Detroit 111
- May 14, 2021 – Denver 104 vs. Detroit 91
- Apr 06, 2021 – Denver 134 vs. Detroit 119
- Feb 25, 2020 – Denver 115 vs. Detroit 98
- Feb 02, 2020 – Detroit 128 vs. Denver 123
- Mar 26, 2019 – Denver 95 vs. Detroit 92
- Feb 04, 2019 – Detroit 129 vs. Denver 103
- Mar 15, 2018 – Denver 120 vs. Detroit 113
- Dec 12, 2017 – Denver 103 vs. Detroit 84
- Nov 12, 2016 – Detroit 106 vs. Denver 95
- Nov 05, 2016 – Detroit 103 vs. Denver 86
- Feb 10, 2016 – Denver 103 vs. Detroit 92
- Jan 23, 2016 – Denver 104 vs. Detroit 101
Injury Report for Detroit
- Frank Jackson: Game-Time Decision (Covid-19)
- Luka Garza: Game-Time Decision (Covid-19)
- Kelly Olynyk: Out (Covid-19)
- Jerami Grant: Out (Covid-19)
- Isaiah Livers: Out (Foot)
Injury Report for Denver
- Markus Howard: Game-Time Decision (Illness)
- Will Barton: Out (Hamstring)
- Jamal Murray: Out (Knee)
- Vlatko Cancar: Out (Foot)
- Michael Porter Jr.: Out for the Season (Back)
