Jazz vs. Pistons Picks & Best Bets 19th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Detroit Pistons will meet the Utah Jazz in NBA action on Thursday at Little Caesars Arena, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Cade Cunningham, Malik Beasley and Jalen Duren are expected to lead the way for the Pistons, while the Jazz will rely on Lauri Markkanen, John Collins and Collin Sexton.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to highlight the best Jazz vs. Pistons bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Pistons will likely defeat the Jazz with a projected final score of 115-112.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Jazz vs. Pistons Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Jazz vs. Pistons picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Jazz vs. Pistons Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, December 19th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena
- Spread: Jazz +4.5 / Pistons -4.5
- Moneyline: Jazz +156 / Pistons -180
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 228 Points (-108/-112)
Jazz +4.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Jazz have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Pistons have a probability of 48%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Over 228 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 228, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis shows a 51% chance that the total will go over 228 points.
Jazz vs. Pistons Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Utah Jazz at +156 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Detroit Pistons are available at -180 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Pistons are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 63% chance of victory.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Pistons also present the best betting value, with the odds of -180 available at DraftKings Sportsbook making it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Jazz vs. Pistons
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Jazz vs. Pistons matchup.
Utah Jazz Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | 22 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| John Collins | 19 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Collin Sexton | 17 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 17 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Keyonte George | 17 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Keyonte George Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+140)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +140 |
- Our top prop bet for the Jazz is on Keyonte George to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.0% on the +140 odds offered by BetMGM.
Detroit Pistons Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 27 | 6 | 11 | 3 |
| Malik Beasley | 17 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Jalen Duren | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Tobias Harris | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Tim Hardaway | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Cade Cunningham Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pistons is on Cade Cunningham to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 8.1% on the +105 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Jazz vs. Pistons Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Jazz vs. Pistons trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jalen Duren Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Jalen Duren has recorded more than 1.5 turnovers in 7 of his last 10 games (70% of the time). You can bet on him to record 2+ turnovers again at odds of -125 (56% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Malik Beasley Over 17.5 Points Scored
Malik Beasley has scored more than 17.5 points in 11 of his last 16 appearances (69%). You can place a bet on him to have over 17.5 points again at odds of -110 (52%), available at FanDuel.
Walker Kessler Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Walker Kessler has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 11 of his last 19 games (58%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of +140 (42%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Keyonte George of the Jazz to put up over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Jazz +4.5 to cover.
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