Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons Prediction 12/19/2024
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Utah Jazz Line | +4.5 |
| Detroit Pistons Line | -4.5 |
| Total | 227 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis of the Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons game and my Prediction.
PRE-GAME WARM-UP
In this matchup between two teams sitting outside the playoff places of their respective conference, the Detroit Pistons are hosting the Utah Jazz. The Pistons are scraping some wins here and there and are coming off a hard-fought win against Miami. Detroit has also been covering spreads lately, as they have failed to cover just once in their last four games. On the other hand, the Jazz are struggling even with all of their starters back in the lineup. Utah has won just once in their last nine games, and this will be the fourth road game in their last five.
Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Detroit Pistons Injury Report: Jaden Ivey, Tobias Harris, and Isiah Stewart are day-to-day, and Bobi Klintman is out.
Utah Jazz Injury Report: S. Mykhailiuk, Taylor Hendricks is out.
Detroit Pistons Form and Trends
The Pistons have an 11-16 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the East. Detroit is 13-13-1 against the spread and 13-14 in over/under. The Pistons have a 5-7 home record, and are 5-7 against the spread, with a -6-point differential. The Pistons are 2-4 in their last 6 games, but 3-1 against the spread in their last 4. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 games.
The Pistons are coming off a 125-124 win over Miami, as they shot with 49% from the field and made a total of 20 triples on 50% shooting. Four Detroit players had 16+ points, led by Malik Beasley with 28 with 7 triples off the bench.
Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons both in scoring with 23.5 points and in assists made with 9.7 per game, adding 7.5 rebounds per game. Jaden Ivey adds 17.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists.
Utah Jazz Recent Form and Trends
The Jazz have a 5-20 record this season and are sitting in the second to last place in the West. The Jazz are 10-15 against the spread and 12-12 in over/under. Utah has a 3-10 road record but is 6-7 against the spread with an -10.9-point differential. The Jazz are 1-8 in their last 9 games. Over is 5-0 in their last 5 games.
The Jazz are coming off a 107-144 loss in LA by the Clippers, as they played terrible defense, allowing the Clippers to shoot with 60% from the field and 54% from beyond the arc. Jordan Clarkson led Utah’s offense with 20 points off the bench.
Lauri Markkanen leads the Jazz in scoring with 18.6 points, adding 6.2 rebounds per game. John Collins adds 18 points and 8.1 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Pistons average 110.6 ppointsper game, ranking 20th in the league. Detroit shooting with 46.3% from the field (15th), and 36.2% from beyond the arc (15th). Defensively, they are allowing 113.8 points per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Jazz are averaging just 109.8 points per game, which ranks 23rd in the league. Utah shoots with 45.8% from the field (20th) and with 35.5% from beyond the arc (17th). Defensively, they are the third-worst team in the NBA, allowing 120.3 points per game.
The Jazz are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against the Pistons, but the Pistons are 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.
Prediction
In this Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, the Pistons are coming as -4.5 home favorites. The Pistons have been playing much better than the Jazz this season, and have been very competitive at times. Detroit’s offense has been red-hot lately, as they have scored 120+ points in three of their last four games, against good defensive teams such as the Heat and the Celtics. On the other hand, the Jazz have the third-worst defense in the NBA, and it has been terrible lately, as they have allowed an average of 139.6 points per game in their last three. Most of their recent meetings had been high-scoring ones as well, so I expect the trend to continue tonight. Take the over 227 points. Nick’s Pick: Over 227
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