Brooklyn Nets vs Detroit Pistons Preview
The Brooklyn Nets (-375) are favored by 8.5 points over the Detroit Pistons (+292) in this Eastern Conference matchup. Detroit is currently on a three-game losing streak and has a record of 13-64. Brooklyn is 11th in the East with a record of 30-47.
This game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET and the game can be seen on YES.
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Brooklyn Nets vs Detroit Pistons Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Nets have faced off vs. the Pistons as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. Not only have the Pistons gone 2-1 against the spread in their last three games vs. the Nets, they are also 2-1 ATS the last three times they have faced the Nets on the road.
- In their last five road games, Detroit has averaged 97 points per game while allowing 109. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- Across the Nets last ten home games, the team averaged 107 points per game while allowing 112. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 3-7 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Nets have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Brooklyn Nets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
Detroit is 38-38 against the spread this season, including a 20-18 ATS record on the road. As the underdog, they are 35-33 ATS and have gone 2-2 ATS as the underdog in their last four games.
The Pistons are 13-64 this season and have lost three straight games. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 15th place and are 5th in the Central Division.
In non-conference games, the Pistons are 3-26 compared to 10-38 against the East. On the road, they are 6-32 and have an average scoring differential of -10.2 points per game.
This season, the average O/U line in Pistons games is 228.6, and their games have averaged 229.6 points. Today’s line is set at 215, and Detroit has a season record of 38-38-1 on the O/U.
In their last game, the Pistons lost to the Grizzlies by a score of 108-90. The O/U line for that game was 213, and Detroit was a 1-point underdog going into the game.
The Pistons’ offense has struggled this season, ranking 26th in the league with 110.4 points per game. Interestingly, their scoring average is nearly identical on the road (110.3) compared to at home (110.5).
When it comes to pace, Detroit is 7th in the NBA at 99.7 possessions per game. They have also been one of the more efficient teams inside the arc, ranking 10th in two-point field goals made.
However, the Pistons have struggled from beyond the arc, making just 34% of their three-point attempts. Overall, they are 22nd in field goal percentage.
Coming into today’s game, the Pistons’ defense is giving up an average of 119.3 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pistons are forcing 14.8 per game, which is 29th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 20th in blocked shots at 4.7 per game.
As 8.5-point favorites, the Nets will look to cover the spread and improve their ATS record of 20-15 at home. This season, they have gone 13-11 ATS as the favorite and have covered the spread in their last two games at home.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 38-39, and today’s line of 215 is lower than their season average of 225.2. In 67 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than 215.
Yesterday, the Nets defeated the Pacers by a score of 115-111. They were 7-point underdogs going into the game and have now won two straight games. The combined scoring in the game was 226, which was below the O/U line of 232.5.
Currently, the Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 30-47. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 22-26 and 4-9 against other teams in the Atlantic Division. This year, the Nets are 20-15 at home.
This season, the Brooklyn Nets have been one of the better three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 8th in both three-point makes and attempts per game. Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
When playing at home, the Nets are averaging 113.3 points per game compared to their season average of 111.2. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 27th in the NBA at 45%.
On the season, Brooklyn is 18th in assists at 26 per game. In terms of pace, they are 22nd in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
So far, the Nets’ defense is ranked 16th in the league at 113.7 points per contest. The Brooklyn defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.9% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.4% of their field goal attempts vs. Brooklyn.
The Nets enter this game as 8.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 109-103.
Brooklyn Nets vs Detroit Pistons Betting Tips
- Take the Nets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pistons (+8.5)
- Our NBA model projects 212 points, and we suggest taking the under
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Back – Out
- Dennis Smith Jr. – Hip – Doubtful
- Keita Bates-Diop – Shin – Out
- Cameron Johnson – Toe – Doubtful
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Taj Gibson – Hamstring – Questionable
- Isaiah Stewart – Hamstring – Out
- Cade Cunningham – Injury Management – Questionable
- Quentin Grimes – Knee – Out
- Simone Fontecchio – Toe – Questionable
- Stanley Umude – Ankle – Out
- Ausar Thompson – Illness – Out
