The Utah Jazz (5-20) travel to face off against the Detroit Pistons (11-16) on Thursday, December 19th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on KJZZ. The Pistons are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Jazz are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Jazz. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Jazz vs Pistons

The Jazz Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Utah’s season continued to spiral with a 144-107 loss to the Clippers on Monday, dropping their record to 5-20. The Jazz, who were +7.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 37 points. The total score of 251 points exceeded the O/U line of 221.5 by 29.5 points.

The Clippers set the tone early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 7-3 to 17-3. Utah trailed 44-20 after the 1st quarter and never recovered, despite more competitive play in the 3rd and 4th quarters.

The Pistons Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

On Monday, the Pistons improved to 11-16 with a 125-124 win over the Heat. Detroit, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 249 points went well over the pre-game line of 219.5.

Detroit built their lead with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 63-59 to 73-59. They outscored Miami 34-22 in the 3rd quarter, taking a 97-81 lead into the 4th. However, the Heat stormed back, winning the 4th quarter 33-17, but Detroit held on for the win.

Jazz Offense Breakdown

In their 144-107 loss to the Clippers, the Jazz shot 45% from the field and made 13 threes at a 33.3% clip. Jordan Clarkson led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 threes at 50%, while Lauri Markkanen added 17 points and 5 rebounds, also connecting on 3 threes at 50%.

Collin Sexton contributed 15 points, shooting 70% from the field. Clarkson scored 10 of his points in the 3rd quarter, and Johnny Juzang added 6 of his 12 points in the 4th.

Pistons Offense Breakdown

Malik Beasley knocked down 7 threes at a 53.8% clip, finishing with 28 points and 4 assists in the Pistons’ win over the Heat. Detroit hit 20 threes as a team, shooting 50% from beyond the arc and 48.9% overall from the field.

Cade Cunningham recorded a triple-double with 20 points, 18 assists, and 11 rebounds, while Ausar Thompson added 19 points and 9 boards. Tim Hardaway contributed 16 points, including 9 in overtime.

Jazz Team Defense

The Jazz struggled defensively against the Clippers, giving up 144 points in the loss. They allowed 44 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 2nd, with the Clippers shooting 59% from the field.

Utah also gave up 21 threes, with the Clippers hitting 53% from deep. The Jazz sent the Clippers to the line 32 times, where they made 25 free throws. Defensively, Utah had 8 steals and 3 blocks.

Pistons Team Defense

The Jazz struggled defensively against the Clippers, giving up 144 points in a tough loss. They allowed 44 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 2nd, with the Clippers shooting 59% from the field.

Utah also gave up 21 threes on 53% shooting from beyond the arc. The Clippers went to the line 32 times, making 25 free throws. The Jazz had 8 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Jazz vs Pistons Trends

• Although Utah has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 112 points per game in these games.
• When looking at their past ten home matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 5-4-1 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
• As the betting underdog, the Jazz have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Utah posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Pistons have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 4-6.

Jazz vs Pistons Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +4.5, the Jazz is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 227.5, and our model projects the Jazz and Pistons to reach a combined total of 258 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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