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Detroit vs. Utah. NBA Match Prediction
Detroit will play Utah at home in the next round of the NBA regular championship on December 20. Both teams are at different stages of the fight for their goals this season. Will the hosts be able to consolidate their success after a sensational victory in the last match? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Detroit Pistons
USACurrent form
The Pistons are doing everything they can to stay in the top ten of the Eastern Conference. The team has slowed down in recent games, but recently managed to get an important victory over Miami in overtime (125:124).
Malik Beasley has become one of the best players in Detroit, as he made a significant contribution to the victory. The team understands that the next meeting against Utah is a great chance to earn points and stay in the top ten. On their home court, the Pistons demonstrate more confident play, which makes them favorites in the upcoming match.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the confrontation with an optimal line-up.
Interesting facts for betting
The Pistons have five home wins this season.
Probable lineup: Thompson - Hardaway, Duren - Beasley, Cunningham.
Utah Jazz
USACurrent form
The Jazz continue to find themselves in a difficult situation, occupying the second-to-last place in the Western Conference. The team has lost three games in a row, losing to Sacramento (97:141), Phoenix (126:134) and the Clippers (107:144).
Utah main problem remains its defense, which is falling apart under pressure from opponents. The team offense is also inconsistent, making it one of the league outsiders. The trip to Detroit will be another test for the Jazzmen, who have little chance of success.
Disqualifications and injuries
Taylor Hendrix will be out of the Jazz next game due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The club has won only two of its last ten away matches.
Probable lineup: Collins - Markkanen, Kessler - George, Sexton.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Utah win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the Jazz have won in the first quarter.
2.20Bet 1st quarter: total under 56.5 points
Only 2 of the last 5 head-to-head games have seen more than 56 points scored in the first quarter.
1.87Tip and bets
Utah is in a long-term crisis and is unable to compete with most teams in the league. Their second-to-last place in the West fully reflects the current form of the team.
Detroit, in turn, showed character in the match against Miami and is looking to consolidate its success. The Pistons look much stronger at home and are motivated to take points in the match against the underdog. In our opinion, the hosts will continue their winning streak and confidently beat the visitors.
Our prediction is a Detroit victory with a handicap of (-3) points for 1.75
Bet on total
The last face-to-face meetings between the teams often took place in an attacking vein. Utah is now in a state where it has nothing to lose, and Detroit is inspired by the latest victory and is ready to continue in the same spirit. We expect a productive match.
Forecast - total over 226 points for 1.72
Bet on statistics
The Pistons have shown they can improve their offense, especially on their home court with a home crowd behind them. Against Utah vulnerable defense, the home team has a great chance to score some good points.
Forecast - Detroit individual total over 115.5 points for 1.80
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