Brooklyn Nets (13-23) vs Detroit Pistons (18-18)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Barclays Center)
Betting Odds: Brooklyn Nets +7.5 -- Over/Under: 213.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: YES
The Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Timberwolves and Trail Blazers, and they play the Warriors, Raptors, and Knicks next. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.4 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Jaden Ivey is averaging 17.6 points and 4 assists. Malik Beasley is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the 76ers and Pacers, and they play the Nuggets, Jazz, and Trail Blazers next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 107.5 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.5 points and 4.3 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last nine road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The home team has won each of the Pistons' last five games.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The Nets have covered the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs against the Pistons following a loss.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last six home games.
- The Pistons have won each of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games at Barclays Center.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Jalen Duren ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FG% (68.8%) this season.
- Tobias Harris ranks 33rd amongst qualified players for FT% (86.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.7%).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (84.7).
- The Pistons rank 28th in the league for steals per game this season (7.3).
- The Pistons rank 3rd in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.3).
Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Brooklyn Nets have scored less than 100 points in back-to-back games, and they're no longer covering numbers the way they were earlier in the season. The Nets are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games. The Detroit Pistons have won eight of their last 10 games and have covered six of those contests as well. The Pistons are buckling down defensively and turning opponents into turnover machines. The Pistons are heading in the right direction and if this recent stretch is a sign of things to come, this contest should result in a win and cover. The Nets are looking more and more like the team we expected to see from the start of the season. The line is reasonable. Give me the Pistons and the chalk.
Randy’s Pick Detroit Pistons -7.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
