Nets vs Pistons Prediction
The Pistons are banged up, but I’m still laying the points on Friday night. I’ve said countless times this season that the Nets are possibly the only team in the NBA that has zero direction. Give them credit for taking the Celtics to overtime, but they’re still winless this season with an offense that can’t shoot. That’s likely going to show its ugly head even more against this Pistons defense.
The Pistons have won seven of the last 10 games against the Nets and have covered nine of those games. It’s a lot of points for a road team, but I have no interest in the Nets this season. At all. Give me the Pistons in a Friday night blowout.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Hornets, lost to the Knicks, and they play the Hornets next. The Pistons have won 10 of their last 12 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 109.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 103.4 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 22.6 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Duncan Robinson is averaging 16.8 points and 2.2 assists. Paul Reed is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.8 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Pacers and Celtics, and they play the Pacers next. The Nets have lost 19 of their last 22 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 114.3 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 124 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 22.8 points and 7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 22.5 points and 7.5 rebounds. Mikal Brown Jr. is the third double-digit scorer, and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Nets have won each of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have lost 11 of their last 12 games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Nets.
- The Nets have covered the spread in four of their last five home games against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games at Barclays Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Nets have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against the Nets.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as home underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Nets’ last 10 home games against the Pistons following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Pistons’ last five road games against the Nets following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Moritz Wagner ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (60.0%) this season.
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks T2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.3) this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Paul Reed ranks 1st amongst qualified players for 3P% (100.0%) this season.
- Cade Cunningham has recorded five games with 5+ assists this season- the most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.8).
- The Nets rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (31.8).
- The Pistons rank T1st in the league for blocks per game this season (7.4).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (19.8).