Detroit Pistons vs Utah Jazz Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 26, 2025

Utah's recent defensive struggles—yielding 131.8 points per game over its last ten outings—proved especially costly on Tuesday night. The Jazz gave up 131 points to Detroit anyway, but scored just enough to edge the Pistons 131–129, with the combined 260 landing well over the 245.5 market total. The over hit by 14.5 points, defying DAGGER's pregame under call.

The first half set an elevated pace: combined scoring reached 135 points across the opening 24 minutes, with a particularly explosive third quarter pushing the night's highest-scoring frame to 79 combined points. Utah's Q3 and closing stretch were crucial. Keyonte George paced the Jazz with 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Lauri Markkanen added 30 points and 4 rebounds. Brice Sensabaugh chipped in 20. Detroit stayed competitive throughout, led by Cade Cunningham's well-rounded 29 points, 17 assists, and 5 rebounds—a performance that highlighted the Pistons' offensive efficiency even in defeat. Tobias Harris contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds, and Duncan Robinson added 14. The fourth quarter cooled considerably at 46 combined points, but by then Utah had built just enough separation. Detroit's strong form this season—allowing just 109 points per game—wasn't enough to contain Utah's backcourt on this night, as the Jazz's guard depth and scoring depth ultimately proved decisive in a tightly contested affair.