Detroit Pistons at Denver Nuggets 4/6/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 04/06/2021 at 9:32 AM ET

In Tuesday night NBA action, the Detroit Pistons will travel to Ball Arena to take on the Denver Nuggets. The Pistons (14-35) have dropped 20 of their first 25 road games and own the worst overall record in the Eastern Conference. On Saturday, Detroit was outscored by 26 points during the first quarter of an ugly 125-81 home loss versus New York.

Detroit F Jerami Grant tallied a team-high 16 points on 5-for-13 shooting and pulled down four boards. Hamidou Diallo added 14 points and three rebounds off the bench for the Pistons.

The Denver Nuggets have reeled off five straight victories and are tied in the loss column with the LA Clippers for third place in the Western Conference. On Sunday, Denver erased an 18-point halftime deficit to earn a 119-109 hom victory versus Orlando. The Nuggets (31-18) dominated the Magic on the glass by a 54-36 margin and shot 49 percent from the field. 

Denver F Aaron Gordon scored a game-high 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds against his former team. Nikola Jokic contributed 17 points, 16 assists and nine rebounds for the Nuggets.

Detroit C Mason Plumlee and G Wayne Ellington were rested during last night’s game and should suit up for this contest. The Nuggets got off to a slow start against the Magic last time out and will not make the same mistake here. Take Denver to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win 122-101.

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