NBA Prop Bets: Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets (February 3, 2026)
The Denver Nuggets (33-17) face the Detroit Pistons (36-12) at Little Caesars Arena. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Tuesday's matchup. The Pistons opened as 6.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 5.5, leaving the Pistons at -192 and Nuggets at +160. The total points line is set at 229.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 118-112 Detroit.
- The Pistons (-102) have a 26-22-0 ATS record this season, while the Nuggets (-118) hold a record of 29-21-0.
- The Pistons have a 19-28-1 O/U record this season (meaning 19 games have gone over the total points line, 28 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Nuggets have a 30-19-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pistons are averaging 117.3 points per game this season (8th in the league). Comparatively, the Nuggets are averaging 119.9 (3rd).
- Defensively, the Pistons are giving up only 109.7 points per game this season (3rd in the league), while the Nuggets are giving up an average of 115.7 points (17th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Pistons currently rank 14th for pace this season, recording 100.1 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Nuggets sit 26th on that scale with 97.4 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 35.4% of the Pistons' field goal attempts come from three point range (28th in the league), leaving 64.6% from two. Meanwhile, the Nuggets' opponents are taking 41.4% of their attempts from three (20th) and 58.6% from two.
- Comparatively, Denver takes 40.1% of shots from three (22nd), leaving 59.9% from two, while Detroit's opponents are attempting 42.8% from three (13th) and 57.2% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Pistons are shooting 34.8% from deep in 2025/26 (21st in the NBA), compared to the Nuggets who are making 39.9% of their attempts (1st).
- On the opposite end, Detroit is holding opponents to 34.6% of their three-point attempts (5th), while Denver's opponents are hitting 34.9% of their shots (8th).
Ball Protection
- The Pistons are committing 15.5 turnovers per game this season, ranking 26th in the league, while the Nuggets are forcing 12.0 turnovers (30th).
- Flipping that script, Detroit is forcing 17.5 turnovers (1st), while Denver is committing 12.6 (3rd).
Crashing the Boards
- Detroit is pulling down 45.8 rebounds per game this season (7th in the league), including 13.1 offensive boards (4th). Conversely, Denver's opponents are averaging 43.1 rebounds (9th), 11.9 of which have come on the offensive end (22nd).
- Meanwhile, the Nuggets are averaging only 42.4 rebounds (24th) and 9.3 offensive rebounds (28th), while the Pistons are allowing an impressive 41.5 and 11.5, ranking 5th and 14th.
First Quarter Winner
Detroit is -142 to win the first quarter, while Denver is +120. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 28-19-1 | 13-11-1 | 15-8-0 | 24-14-1 | 4-5-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Denver | 31-17-2 | 16-8-0 | 15-9-2 | 22-10-1 | 9-7-1 | 6-3-1 |
First Half Winner
Detroit is -170 to win the first half and Denver is +142. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 35-12-1 | 18-6-1 | 17-6-0 | 28-10-1 | 7-2-0 | 7-2-1 |
| Denver | 30-17-3 | 17-7-0 | 13-10-3 | 22-10-1 | 8-7-2 | 6-4-0 |
HT/FT
Detroit is -130 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Denver is +220.
- The Pistons have completed the HT/FT double in 64.6% of games this season, while the Nuggets have completed the HT/FT double in 46.0% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Tuesday's matchup is +1500 to go to overtime.
- The Pistons have played in two games that went to overtime this season, while the Nuggets have appeared in four.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 23 of Detroit's 48 games this season. Meanwhile, 29 of Denver's 50 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Detroit recorded a 109-107 victory over Denver at Ball Arena when these teams last met on January 27. Despite being on the losing side, Jamal Murray took over on that day, finishing with 24 points and 10 assists. That result snapped the Nuggets' five-game winning streak against the Pistons.
NBA Injury News – Denver Nuggets @ Detroit Pistons (February 3, 2026)
Gordon will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reported Thursday (Jan. 29).
The Nuggets said on Monday (Jan. 26) that Johnson remains to be out indefinitely.
The Nuggets announced on Monday (Dec. 22) that Bates will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.
The Pistons listed Huerter as OUT for Tuesday's (Feb. 3) game versus the Nuggets.
The Pistons listed Saric as OUT for Tuesday's (Feb. 3) game versus the Nuggets.
