The Denver Nuggets are set to face off against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, with the game scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET. As the Nuggets (33-17) seek to rebound from a recent loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the game presents an opportunity for both teams to further showcase their strengths.
In their last outing, the Nuggets fell to the Thunder 121-111, struggling to maintain possession with 18 turnovers and relying heavily on Peyton Watson, who scored 29 points. Star players Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray underperformed, contributing a combined 28 points, which highlighted Denver’s offensive challenges.
In stark contrast, the Pistons (36-12) come into this matchup riding high after demolishing the Brooklyn Nets 130-77, where they easily covered the spread as 14-point favorites. Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham both delivered impressive double-double performances, while the Nets struggled to find rhythm, particularly in the second half.
The Nuggets will look to avenge their previous loss to Detroit from January 27, when they lost narrowly 109-107 despite a solid team effort, which saw both teams featuring six players scoring in double digits. However, Detroit’s ability to create turnovers proved crucial in that contest, as they converted 15 turnovers into 20 points.
BetMGM Sportsbook provides the following odds for the matchup: the moneyline stands at Nuggets +145 and Pistons -175, while the spread is set at Nuggets +3.5 and Pistons -3.5. The over/under is currently at 227.5.
In terms of injuries, Denver’s situation is concerning as they list guard Christian Braun as questionable due to an ankle injury, alongside Aaron Gordon and Cameron Johnson, who will miss the game with hamstring and knee issues, respectively. On the Pistons’ side, guard Caris LeVert is also questionable due to illness.
Experts predict a competitive game, with a slight favor towards the Nuggets winning 117-113. While the trend suggests a potential success against the spread for Denver, they have been effective on the road, having covered the spread in their last six away games. Additionally, the over appears to be a strong candidate, as this season the Nuggets have frequently surpassed the total points, hitting the Over in their last four encounters with the Pistons.
Fans can expect an exciting matchup as both teams aim to solidify their standings and enhance their playoff positions. The performance of Jokic, if fully fit, could significantly influence the game’s outcome as the Nuggets aim to regain their offensive prowess. Potential bettors may find an opportunity in the odds, particularly with the Nuggets’ favorable spread and the consistent over trends.