The Pistons will play the Nuggets on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets will tip-off on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons come to this game with a 98.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Denver Nuggets, is currently 96.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 14-6 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets come to the floor sporting a 12-8 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 8th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently rank 9th (117.4) for average points scored per game. The Denver Nuggets stand 2nd, averaging 120.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.1 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 24th in the league. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 8-3 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Denver Nuggets, come to the game with a 4-1 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 33-11 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets have a 31-15 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye basketball fans! Detroit Pistons be takin' on Denver Nuggets... Excitement be brewin' inside the Nuggets' venue, me hearties...
Detroit Pistons stand at 33-11 overall... Denver Nuggets be boastin' a 31-15 record... Pistons lead Eastern Central Division, while Nuggets be on top in Western Northwest Division...
Pistons average 117.4 points per game... Nuggets be scorin' an average of 120.7 points per game... Be sure to review each team's performance stats...
Our preferred sportsbooks be offerin' the best point spreads... Totals, and moneylines for this fierce battle on the court... We have a great sampling of prop bets below for ye to plunder...
It be a clash of titans as Pistons and Nuggets go head to head... Which team will emerge victorious in this epic showdown... Tune in to see who will come out on top... Arrr!
Best Pistons at Nuggets Odds
| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -6.5 -118 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Denver Nuggets are +6.5 -102 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 215.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 215.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Pistons are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Denver Nuggets are the +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Pistons
Nuggets
1/27/26 9:10pm EST | -6.5 -118+6.5 -102 |
Underdog Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +6.5 Denver Nuggets underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -6.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Pistons
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
1/27/26 9:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 104.5 o -115104.5 u -110Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -118Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
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Bruce Brown Jr
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1106.5 u -145Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Duncan Robinson
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1187.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Duren
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -118Bet |
Jalen Pickett
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -130Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
Javonte Green
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 4.5 o +1004.5 u -135Bet |
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Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
Ron Holland
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1457.5 u +110Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -130Bet |
Tobias Harris
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
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Zeke Nnaji
Points Scored
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -135Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 37.5 o -11837.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at DEN 1/27/26 9:10pm EST | 38.5 o -11038.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Detroit Pistons | 46 | 18 | 0.719 | +4.0 | 23-8 | 22-10 | 10-4 | 31-10 | 117.0 | 109.6 | +7.4 | W1 | 5-5 |
| Denver Nuggets | 39 | 26 | 0.600 | +11.5 | 17-13 | 22-13 | 6-5 | 23-14 | 120.3 | 116.6 | +3.7 | L2 | 4-6 |
Detroit Pistons & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +1600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +900 Bet |
Detroit Pistons & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets NBA Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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