Detroit Pistons vs Utah Jazz Matchup

Keep reading to see our Jazz vs Pistons NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Jazz head to Detroit with a record of 5-20.
  • Defensively, Utah are giving up 120.3 points per game.
  • The Jazz are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pistons.
  • The Pistons sit at 11-16.
  • Detroit has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (16th).
  • The Pistons are coming off a 125-124 win vs. the Jazz.

Jazz vs Pistons Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Utah Jazz will travel to take on the Detroit Pistons in a non-conference matchup. The Pistons (-192) are favored by 4.5 points over the Jazz (+161). The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.

Utah comes into the game with a record of 5-20 and has lost three straight. Detroit is 11-16 and is 10th in the Eastern Conference. The game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Jazz vs. Pistons Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Utah Jazz at Detroit Pistons
  • Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Thursday, December 19th
  • Betting Odds DET -4.5, UTA +161 | DET -192 O/U 227.5

Jazz Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for Utah?

The Jazz fell to 5-20 on the season after a 144-107 road loss to the Clippers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 37 points. The total score of 251 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 221.5 by 29.5 points.

Utah's struggles began early, as the Clippers went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 7-3 to 17-3. The Jazz trailed 44-20 after the 1st quarter and 81-47 heading into the 4th. While they played more competitively in the 2nd half, losing the 3rd and 4th quarters by just 1 and 2 points respectively, the damage had already been done.

In their 144-107 loss to the Clippers, the Jazz shot 45% from the field and connected on 13 three-pointers at a 33.3% clip. Jordan Clarkson led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 threes at 50%, while Lauri Markkanen added 17 points and 5 rebounds, also making 3 threes at 50%.

Collin Sexton contributed 15 points, shooting 70% from the floor. Clarkson scored 10 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Johnny Juzang added 6 of his 12 points in the 4th.

The Jazz struggled defensively against the Clippers, giving up 144 points in the loss. They allowed 44 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 2nd, with the Clippers shooting 59% from the field.

Utah also gave up 21 three-pointers on 53% shooting. The Clippers went 25/32 from the free-throw line. The Jazz had 25 defensive rebounds, allowed 7 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Pistons Preview: Are Detroit Ready for a Home Win?

Utah's season struggles continued with a 144-107 road loss to the Clippers on Monday, dropping their record to 5-20. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Jazz failed to cover the spread, losing by 37 points. The total score of 251 points exceeded the O/U line of 221.5 by 29.5 points.

The Clippers set the tone early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 7-3 to 17-3. Utah trailed 44-20 after the 1st quarter and couldn't recover, as the Clippers maintained their dominance throughout the game.

The Pistons hit 20 threes at a 50% clip in their win over the Heat, finishing with a 48.9% overall shooting percentage. Malik Beasley led the way with 28 points, knocking down 7 threes at 53.8% efficiency.

Cade Cunningham contributed a triple-double, recording 20 points, 18 assists, and 11 rebounds. Tim Hardaway added 9 of his 16 points in overtime.

Despite giving up 124 points, the Pistons managed to secure a win against the Heat on Monday. They allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 4th, but tightened up in the 3rd, holding Miami to 22 points.

Detroit's defense did well on the perimeter, limiting the Heat to 12 threes on 27% shooting. They also grabbed 45 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 4 blocks.

Jazz vs Pistons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last five road games, Utah has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 113 points per game.
  • Detroit has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 113 points per game while allowing 121. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
  • Against the spread, the Pistons have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.

Jazz vs Pistons Prediction

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