The Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons meet Sunday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Nets Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Nets Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Nuggets, beat the Jazz, and they play the Lakers next. The Nets have lost 15 of their last 18 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 107.9 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 49 percent shooting. Michale Porter Jr. is averaging 24.9 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 16.2 points and 1.8 rebounds. Noah Clowney is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Warriors, lost to the Suns, and they play the Nuggets next. The Pistons have won 19 of their last 27 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.4 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 110.1 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.4 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 17.8 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last 10 home games against the Nets following a win.
- The Nets have lost each of their last seven night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against the Nets.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games at Little Caesars Arena following a win.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a road win.
- The Nets have won four of their last five games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites following a road win.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last nine night games at Little Caesars Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Nets’ last 10 road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Jalen Duren has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (445) of any player in the league this season.
- Cade Cunningham has recorded three games with 10+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Michael Porter Jr. has scored 30+ points in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Nicolas Claxton is one of only six qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (7.5) and assists (4.1) per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.0).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.5).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (107.7).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.2).
Pistons vs Nets Injury Report
Caris LeVert is questionable for the Pistons.
The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith, Ziaire Williams, and Noah Clowney.
Pistons vs Nets Prediction
I question the motivation of the Pistons in this spot after coming home from a road trip, but this has more to do with the Nets and their tanking ways than anything. The Nets are awful. The Pistons are 4-0 SU and ATS in the last 4 games against the Nets. The Pistons are also 20-10 ATS in their last 30 games as a double-digit favorite. That stretch goes back to November 2008, for what it’s worth. The Pistons haven’t been cashing tickets lately, but the line is what it is for a reason. It’s Pistons or pass for me on Sunday.