| Moneyline Pick | Detroit Pistons |
| Player Prop | Cade Cunningham Over 7.5 Assists |
| Same Game Parlay (Bet Builder) | Detroit Pistons +6.5 Handicap + Cade Cunningham 15+ Points + Game Total Under 228.5 |
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Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9:00 PM ET
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Location: Denver, USA
- Last H2H match: Pistons vs Nuggets 119-134 (March 1, 2025, 2024-25 NBA regular season)
Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Detroit Pistons
Denver are working hard throughout a challenging January schedule. They recently played back-to-back games that included flights to Washington and Milwaukee, and their exhaustion may be reflected in their defensive rotations.
This week, Detroit have benefited from a more balanced travel schedule. Although playing at Ball Arena is always a challenge, the Pistons’ youth and depth give them an advantage of fresh legs in the fourth quarter. This is particularly beneficial against a Denver side that are currently overworking their remaining starters.
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— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) January 25, 2026
The Nuggets’ offensive and defensive identity depends heavily on the centre position and Nikola Jokic’s influence. With Jokic sidelined due to a bone bruise, the team don’t have a presence to protect the paint.
Detroit’s Jalen Duren is a dominant physical presence in the paint, while Cade Cunningham’s skill in manipulating the pick-and-roll will force Denver into uncomfortable defensive situations.
The Nuggets lack the size in their current rotation to stop the Pistons from living at the rim.
In a tight game, you also usually bank on Jamal Murray. However, Murray is currently nursing a hamstring issue and hasn’t looked like his best version in recent outings.
Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Cade Cunningham Over 7.5 Assists
Without Jokic and Christian Braun, the Nuggets’ perimeter and interior defence have lost their cohesion. Denver have struggled to contain lead guards over the last five outings.
Cunningham is a master at reading the second level of the defence, and with the Nuggets forced to help on Duren’s rim runs, the kick-out passes to Detroit’s shooters will be there all night.
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— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) January 25, 2026
Even if this encounter stays competitive (which we expect), Cunningham will be on the floor for 35+ minutes. He’s averaging 9.7 assists per game this season; asking him to reach 10 against a shorthanded defence is a very reasonable request.
Cade is in the midst of a phenomenal stretch, having recorded 14 assists against Boston and 13 against New York in recent weeks. That level of playmaking has become his new standard.
Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Detroit Pistons +6.5 Handicap + Cade Cunningham 15+ Points + Game Total Under 228.5
We expect Detroit to either win outright or keep it within a couple of possessions. Since Denver are missing so much offensive firepower, they won’t be able to turn this into a 130-point shootout.
It promises to be a controlled, tactical game where Detroit’s defence keeps the score relatively low.
If the Pistons cover the handicap (spread), it’s almost certain that Cade Cunningham has a big scoring night to lead the way. Furthermore, if Denver are missing Jokic and possibly Murray, their offensive rating drops, which supports the Under on the total.
Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Team News
Denver Nuggets Team News
Nikola Jokic remains out with a left knee bone bruise sustained in late December. The team are being extremely cautious, targeting a return at the end of the month, meaning he’ll definitely miss this clash.
Additionally, Christian Braun (ankle) and Cameron Johnson (knee) are in doubt, leaving Denver without their best wing defenders. Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon are listed as probable but are clearly playing through nagging injuries.
The Nuggets have struggled recently because their bench is being forced into heavy starter minutes, leading to defensive issues in the second half. They’ve lost two of their last four, mostly because they can’t find consistent scoring when Murray sits.
Detroit Pistons Team News
The Pistons are quite healthy, which is the main reason for their position at the top of the standings. Cade Cunningham had a brief scare with his wrist but was upgraded to available and played nearly 30 minutes in his last game.
Caris LeVert is the only player absent due to illness, which should open the door for rookie Ronald Holland II to see increased minutes after emerging as a key contributor off the bench.
Their strength lies in their twin-tower look with Duren and Isaiah Stewart, which allows them to switch everything on the perimeter while still protecting the rim.
They are fresh, motivated, and looking to prove that their record isn’t a coincidence by defeating the defending champions on their home floor.
Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons: Where to Watch (Canada)
- TV Channel: Sportsnet One
- Stream: NBA League Pass
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