Detroit Pistons vs. Utah Jazz Prediction: Can Jaden Ivey Make an Impact for Pistons Tonight?
Detroit Pistons vs. Utah Jazz Prediction: Can Jaden Ivey Make an Impact for Pistons Tonight?
The 3-30 Detroit Pistons hit the road and take on the 15-19 Utah Jazz tonight. The Pistons finally broke their record-breaking losing streak last week, which may help spark the team in the right direction. The Pistons are a young team that are still finding their way, which includes second-year guard Jaden Ivey out of Purdue. I am looking for Ivey to have a good game tonight against the Jazz.
Pistons vs. Jazz Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date:Â January 3, 2024
- Game Time: 9:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
Detroit Pistons vs. Utah Jazz Prediction
Ivey started every game last year, but after some early season struggles, he was benched in late November. Coming off the bench seemed to help Ivey, because he started playing a lot better, and he is now back in the starting rotation after a good December. As a result, he played 28.8 minutes per game on average in December after starting the year at 20.3.
Ivey has had his struggles, but I really think benching him for that period helped him a lot. In December, Ivey's numbers jumped on both ends of the court. His points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals, and even turnovers ALL improved from November. Basically, he came back to the starting rotation as a new player. Ivey's line for his PRA (Points + Rebounds + Assists) tonight is 21.5. As a starter this year, Jaden Ivey is averaging 24.7 PRA. He has hit 21+ PRA in seven of his last nine games.
Tonight, Ivey matches up against a Utah team he did very well against. Ivey has three career games against the Jazz, and he has had 27, 39, and 36 PRA in those three games, respectively. He hit 24 points alone when these two teams met back in mid-December. The Jazz allow the third-most rebounds to guards and the MOST assists of any team in the league. Ivey and Cunningham should do well against the Jazz tonight, but Ivey's line is understandably a lot lower. I'm backing Ivey to continue his run of good basketball and hit 22 PRA against the Jazz to go four for four to his over against the Jazz in his career.
Detroit Pistons vs. Utah Jazz Pick
Pick: Jaden Ivey Over 21.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists -112 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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