A marquee cross-conference showdown unfolds on Tuesday when the Denver Nuggets take on the Detroit Pistons. Detroit is 36-12 and first in the NBA Eastern Conference standings, while Denver is 33-17 and third in the West.
Tipoff is 7 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena. The latest Nuggets vs. Pistons odds list Detroit as a 5.5-point favorite, while the over/under is 228.5.
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