LiontipsDenver vs Detroit. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Denver has lost its last two out of four games. On December 28, the Nuggets lost to Cleveland on their home court with a score of 135:149. The best player on the losing team was Nikola Jokic, who had a triple-double (27 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists). Jamal Murray (27-3-11) recorded a double-double. Peyton Watson and Michael Porter each scored 18 points. Christian Brown had 16. Mike Malone team (16 wins and 13 losses) is in seventh place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team still has starting player Aaron Gordon and several substitutes in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
Denver and Detroit average 212 points in head-to-head matches (statistics based on the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Jamal Murray - Christian Braun - Michael Porter - Russell Westbrook - Nikola Jokic.
Current form
Detroit has won its last three games in a row. In the game on December 27, the Pistons defeated Sacramento on the road with a score of 114:113. The greatest contribution to the victory was made by Cade Cunningham, who scored 33 points, made four rebounds and ten assists. Jaylen Duren also had a double-double (13-10-3). Malik Beasley recorded 22 points. Jaden Ivey - 19. J.B. Bickerstaff team (14 wins and 17 losses) occupies ninth place in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
Detroit went to Colorado with a fighting squad.
Interesting facts for betting
The Pistons are 17th in three-point shooting this season (36.4 percent).
Estimated composition
Cade Cunningham - Jaden Ivey - Tim Hardaway - Tobias Harris - Jaylen Duren.
Trends
Bet Total rebounds Duren over 10.5
Duren averages 9.4 rebounds per game.
1.87Bet Total Assists Cunningham over 10.5
Cunningham averages 9.6 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Bookmakers experts consider Denver to be the clear favorite of the upcoming match. However, in their opinion, the visiting team will also have good chances of success. In general, it is worth agreeing with them. The Nuggets are playing well at home this season. Detroit is also showing excellent results compared to the last championship. Malone team will have to achieve a difficult victory with the support of their fans.
Our prediction is Denver victory with a handicap of (-4.5) points including overtime at 1.71
Bet on individual total
Denver has been showing high efficiency this season. The average point total for the last ten games is 121. And this time everything is going to the fact that the Nuggets will be able to significantly improve their statistics.
Our prediction is Denver individual total is over 120.5 points including overtime at 2.08
Bet on the player
Jokic played 79 games in the past regular championship and averaged 26.4 points per game. This season, his rate is already noticeably higher - 30.4. The 29-year-old forward has definitely not lost his basic skills. The Serbian basketball player will be able to cause a lot of trouble for the opponent defense.
Our prediction is Jokic total points over 30.5 including overtime at 1.87
