The Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons meet Saturday 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 Heat and Cavs, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Nets have lost 25 of their last 29 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 107 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 24.6 points and 7 rebounds, while Noah Clowney is averaging 12.9 points and 4.2 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Egor Demin is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Cavs and Spurs and play the Heat next. The Pistons have won 17 of their last 23 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.4 points on 7.9 percent shooting and allowing 109.5 points on 44 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.4 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 18.2 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 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last 16 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against the Nets.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Pistons have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the Pistons’ last six games at Little Caesars Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Nets’ last 12 road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Pistons’ last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Javonte Green ranks 4th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
- Isaiah Stewart ranks 5th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.7) this season.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks 7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.4) this season.
- Nicolas Claxton is one of only eight qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (7.2) and assists (3.9) per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (23.5).
- 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 (106.8).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.1).
Pistons vs Nets Injury Report
Ausar Thompson is out for the Pistons. Cade Cunningham is questionable.
The Nets will be without Egor Demin.
Pistons vs Nets Prediction
Thick number for a Pistons team that could be without Thompson and Cunningham. However, the Nets are in tank mode and they’re not covering enough numbers to be worth a look. When these teams met a month ago, the Pistons won 130-77. The Pistons are likely sitting players due to this game being absolute cake. The Nets aren’t a threat to any decent team the rest of the way. I don’t love huge numbers when key rotation players are out, but the Nets suck. It’s Pistons or pass for me.