The Jazz are ready to clash with the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Jan 3. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 9:00 ET and will be televised on KJZZ. Utah enters this game as 9-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 240. Can the Jazz pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Jazz vs. Pistons predictions.
Jazz vs. Pistons Odds
- Spread: Jazz -9
- Total 240
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 3
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City UT
- TV: KJZZ
Pistons Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Although Detroit has a straight up record of 0-10 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 110 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
Jazz Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 1-3-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Although Utah has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 112 points per game in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Jazz have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Will Detroit Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
As the Pistons get ready for today’s game, they find themselves as +9 point underdogs. With an overall record of 3-30, they are going to have to play their best if they want to come away with a win. In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are currently in 15th place and are 5th in the Central division.
In their most recent game, the Pistons put up 113 points on offense versus the Rockets. They shot 48.2% from the field and knocked down 13 three-pointers. Cade Cunningham is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 23 points per game. Jaden Ivey is also contributing 13 points per game this season.
When it comes to defense, the Detroit Pistons have struggled this season, ranking 26th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 121.7. On the road, they have been even worse, giving up 123.9 points per contest, which is 28th in the league.
Over their last five games, the Pistons have been even worse on the defensive end, allowing 127 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA during that span.
One area where Detroit has been solid defensively is defending the three-point line, as they are 8th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 38.2%. Opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 69.7% of games vs. the Pistons.
Does Utah Have a Shot at a Home Win?
As we get ready for today’s game, the Jazz are looking to build on their two game winning streak. Overall, the Jazz are 15-19. When playing on the road, the Jazz are 5-14 this season, while going 10-5 at home.
In their last game against the Mavericks, the Jazz offense put up 127 points. Overall, the team shot 51% from the field and made 12 three-pointers. Lauri Markkanen is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 23.2 PPG, while Collin Sexton is also averaging 15.6 PPG.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Utah Jazz have been a middle-of-the-pack unit, allowing opponents to shoot 37.4% from beyond the arc. On the season, opponents have made 14.0 threes per game against the Jazz.
Overall, Utah is giving up 117.9 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. However, over their last five games, they have been much better, allowing just 109.6 points per contest.
On the glass, the Jazz are one of the top rebounding teams in the league, ranking 4th in rebounds per game. In terms of steals, they are 24th in the NBA at 6.9 per game.
Jazz vs. Pistons Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Cade Cunningham and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -108 while the under is at -127. In this game against the Jazz, we suggest betting on the under for Cade Cunningham and his points prop set at 23.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 23.
- The Prop: Cade Cunningham Under 23.5 Points (-127)
Jazz vs. Pistons Predictions
The Pistons come in as the underdog at +9, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 240 and given that our model is projecting 216 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Pistons +9 | at Fanduel Sportsbook