The Detroit Pistons may be the most surprising team in the NBA this year, but the Denver Nuggets are the most impressive as they play through injury after injury.
My Nuggets vs. Pistons predictions appreciate Denver’s best player and his impressive return to health.
Dig into more NBA picks for Tuesday, February 3.
Nuggets vs Pistons prediction
Nuggets vs Pistons best bet: Nikola Jokic Over 24.5 points (-110)
Nikola Jokic may be on a minutes restriction, but he has shot 14-of-20 in his two games back from a December knee injury.
Coming back from a 16-game absence in that kind of rhythm is absurd and serves as yet another testament to Jokic’s unique talents.
That kind of shooting should allow the three-time MVP to clear this modest prop against a Detroit Pistons defense that lacks the post presence to challenge the Denver Nuggets superstar.
Jalen Duren has a promising future, but he simply isn’t experienced enough to slow Jokic down.
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Aaron Gordon’s absence cuts into Jokic’s playmaking. The two have developed great familiarity in their years together.
However, Denver should still cover this spread simply because of Jokic’s sheer abilities.
Nuggets vs Pistons SGP
- Nikola Jokic Over 24.5 points
- Nikola Jokic Under 8.5 assists
- Nuggets +4.5
Our "from downtown" SGP: Feeling a Mile High
With Jokic back alongside Jamal Murray, who’s playing the best basketball of his career, the Nuggets remain an undervalued team until further notice.
Nuggets vs Pistons SGP
- Nikola Jokic Over 24.5 points
- Nikola Jokic Under 8.5 assists
- Nuggets moneyline
Nuggets vs Pistons odds
- Spread: Nuggets +4.5 (-110) | Pistons -4.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Nuggets +160 | Pistons -190
- Over/Under: Over 229 (-110) | Under 229 (-110)
Nuggets vs Pistons betting trend to know
Four straight Nuggets’ games have cashed their Overs, with only two of those relying on Jokic’s efficient shooting. Find more NBA betting trends for Nuggets vs. Pistons.
How to watch Nuggets vs Pistons
| Location | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI |
| Date | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ALT, FDSN Detroit |
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