Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Pistons versus the Jazz? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on KJZZ. The game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 239.5 points, and the Jazz are favored to win at home against the Pistons. Check out BetCoco for Utah Jazz – Detroit Pistons odds
Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Jazz are averaging 120 points per game, compared to the Pistons at 115. These figures have led to Utah posting a record of 2-1.
- In their last five games away from home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 117 points per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Utah has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 120 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Pistons have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Jazz have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
It has been a tough season for the Pistons this year, as they come into today’s game vs. the Jazz with a record of 3-30. Detroit is just 15th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central.
When playing on the road, the Pistons have really struggled, putting together a 1-16 record this season. The average scoring margin on the road is -13.6 points per game.
So far, Detroit has been the underdog in 30 of their 33 games and has gone 12-20 against the spread in those games. They have failed to cover the spread in three straight games and have an overall road ATS record of 7-10.
In terms of their over/under record, the Pistons have gone 21-12 and each of their last five games have gone over the OU lines. Today’s line of 239.5 is just below their average OU line of 227.8. The Pistons have an over/under record of 17-12 when coming in below 239.5.
In their most recent game, the Pistons’ offense scored 113 points, which is in line with their average of 110.4 points per game this season. Alec Burks was the top scorer for the Pistons vs. the Rockets, finishing with 21 points. Additionally, Jaden Ivey added 19 points.
Looking at the Pistons defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 121.7 points per game (26th). On two point field goal attempts, the Pistons’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.1% and allowing 38.2% from beyond the arc.
As the Jazz get ready to host the Pistons, they are hoping to move up in the Western Conference standings. So far, they are 12th in the West with a record of 15-19. Against other teams in the West, Utah has gone 10-15 compared to 5-4 in non-conference games.
Utah comes into this one with a few different streaks, including two straight wins and four straight wins at home. Their overall scoring margin at home this season is +5.5 points per game.
When looking at the standings, the Jazz are currently 4th in the Northwest Division. Against the spread, they have been slightly better at home, posting a record of 12-3 compared to 8-11 on the road.
The average over/under line in their games has been 230.7 points, and they have an over/under record of 18-15-1 this season. Each of their last three games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 239.5. The Jazz have gone 15-12-1 in these situations and will be looking to snap their under streak of three games.
In their last game, the Jazz had a good offensive showing, putting up 127 points vs. the Mavericks. They shot 51% from the field and went 17/18 from the free throw line. Simone Fontecchio led the team with 24 points, while Jordan Clarkson chipped in 20.
Coming into the game, the Jazz will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 117.9 points per game (22nd). The Utah defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 48.2% of their field goal attempts vs. Utah.
Despite being 8.5 point underdogs, we predict the Pistons to come out on top with a final score of 109-108.
Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons Betting Tips
- We like the Pistons on the moneyline (+291)
- The Pistons are also our pick on the spread at +8.5
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Utah Jazz Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
- Isaiah Stewart – Toe – Out
