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Game time: December 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI

Article updated Dec 18, 6:25 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Utah Jazz (5-20) will be looking to end their two-game road losing streak when they take on the Detroit Pistons (11-16) at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night. The

Game outlook

The Utah Jazz (5-20) will be looking to end their two-game road losing streak when they take on the Detroit Pistons (11-16) at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night. The game is set to tip off at 7 PM ET. The Jazz are coming off a tough loss to the Clippers, while the Pistons are coming off a close win against Miami. Utah has a strong history against Detroit, winning 8 of their last 10 games. Detroit is currently favored to win by 4.5 points. For more on this matchup, check out the Utah Jazz vs. Detroit Pistons prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jazz +150 | Pistons -180

Spread: Jazz +4 (-110) | Pistons -4 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 228 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 64%.

Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have recently struggled to cover the spread in their games against Sacramento, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, resulting in a losing streak. They will look to turn things around with a win against Detroit on Thursday. Despite averaging 109.8 points per game, they only scored 107 points in their last game, with Jordan Clarkson leading the team with 20 points. Defensively, they have allowed an average of 120.5 points per game and gave up 144 points in their last game. With a power ranking of 27, the Jazz are ranked 23rd in offense and 28th in defense, with a record of 5-5-7 this season. Offensively, they shoot 45.76% from the field and 35.52% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 48.68% from the field and 37.44% from three-point range. For expert advice on NBA betting, consult with the Best NBA Cappers.

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Detroit Pistons Analysis

The Detroit Pistons recently bounced back from a loss to Boston with a win over the Miami Heat, covering the spread for the third time in their last four games. They will look to maintain their momentum and secure their second straight win when they play next on Thursday. Detroit averages 110.6 points per game and scored 125 points in their last outing, with Malik Beasley, Cade Cunningham, and Ausar Thompson leading the team in scoring. However, the Pistons have struggled defensively, giving up an average of 113.8 points per game. They will need a stronger defensive performance to secure another victory. The Pistons currently hold a power ranking of 23 and rank 20th for offense and 18th for defense in the league. Additionally, they have a record of 11-16 overall. Don't miss out on the best betting offers available from top sportsbook promos.

Detroit Pistons Dominating on Both Ends of the Court, Set to Capitalize on Utah Jazz's Defensive Struggles

The Detroit Pistons are demonstrating strong performance with two victories in their recent three games, proving their ability to shoot efficiently with more than 47 percent success rate in their shots and 40 percent in three-pointers. Their effective open shooter finding and strong rebounding skills, averaging over 11 offensive rebounds per home game, provide them with increased scoring opportunities. Conversely, the Utah Jazz have struggled in defense, showcasing a trend of poor performance by allowing more than 139 points per game in the last three matchups. This inability to contain their opponents suggests that they will face challenges in containing the Pistons. Therefore, it is recommended to favor Detroit in covering the spread in this upcoming game.

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SportsJaw Jazz vs Pistons archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Jazz vs Pistons matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Utah Jazz+168 → +160Moved
  • Moneyline · Detroit Pistons-200 → -180Moved
  • Spread · Utah Jazz+4.5 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Detroit Pistons-4.5 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over227.25 (-110) → 227 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under227.25 (-110) → 227 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Utah Jazz
5-5-7 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Detroit Pistons
3-0 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-18T23:25:31.947Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Utah Jazz defeated Detroit Pistons 126-119

Utah Jazz defeated Detroit Pistons 126-119 on December 19, 2024, a 7-point decision in the series. Utah Jazz's strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 48-19. Against SportsJaw's recorded Utah Jazz +4.5 (-110) spread, Utah Jazz covered, while the 245 combined points finished over the recorded total of 227.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • JoeThomasSpread · Utah Jazz +4.25 (-110)Win
  • DemarcusBryantTotal · Over 228 (-110)Win
  • JamescashiolaTotal · Over 228.25 (-110)Win
  • JtgarciaTotal · Over 228 (-110)Win