The Detroit Pistons have momentum. The Utah Jazz have some exciting young players and are less overtly awful than in previous years. In fact, that might still be selling the Jazz short. They are not world-beaters
on either end of the floor, but they have talent and they are starting to put things together. Neither of these teams can shoot the three-ball reliably outside of a couple designated specialists, and they are prone to an inopportune turnover. The Pistons are playing really well right now, but I’m a long ways away from assuming they are about to cruise to victory. I do like the matchups, though. It feels like Cade Cunningham could have a big night against Keyonte George, and if the Pistons go with a double-big lineup again with Tobias Harris out, I like the pairing of Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart against Jusuf Nurkic and Taylor Hendricks, respectively.
Game Vitals
When: 7 p.m. ET
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Watch: Fan Duel Sports Network Detroit
Odds: Pistons -10.5
Projected Lineups
Detroit Pistons (5-2)
Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart, Jalen Duren
Utah Jazz (3-4)
Keyonte George, Svi Mykhailiuk, Taylor Hendricks, Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkic
