The Detroit Pistons are hosting the Brooklyn Nets in this Eastern Conference showdown. The Pistons are looking to bounce back after having their eight-game winning streak broken last night against the Denver Nuggets, 134-119. As for the Nets, they are coming off a debilitating loss at home against the Portland Trail Blazers, 121-102. This is a mismatch on paper, but that’s why these games are played on the hardwood. Let’s dive into this game and cook up another winning slip!
Brooklyn Nets vs. Detroit Pistons Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Brooklyn Nets | +11 (-108) | Over 216.5 (-112) | +410 |
| Detroit Pistons | -11 (-112) | Under 216.5 (-108) | -550 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Brooklyn Nets vs. Detroit Pistons Match Details
- Fixture: Brooklyn Nets @ Charlotte Hornets
- Date and Time: March 1st, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
Key Stats
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets are coming off a tough loss at home against the Portland Trail Blazers, 121-102. Nic Claxton had a solid game with 16 points and five rebounds in only 23 minutes due to the blowout. Cam Johnson was subpar in the loss with 14 points, four rebounds, four assists, and a team-low -14 when he was on the floor. Killian Hayes was solid with 16 points, four rebounds, and four assists while shooting 5/8 from the floor. With a record of 21-38 on the season, the Brooklyn Nets are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, the Nets are one of the worst teams in the NBA. For the season, they are ranked 9th in points allowed per game, 27th in opponent field goal percentage, 22nd in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 27th in blocks per game, 21st in steals per game, 29th in rebounds per game, and 23rd in defensive rating. Regarding their injuries, Cam Thomas and Trendon Watford have been ruled out, while D’Angelo Russell and Noah Clowney are listed as questionable. The Nets have a record of 5-5, including 6-3-1 against the spread.
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are coming off a double-digit loss at home last night against the Denver Nuggets, 134-119. Cade Cunningham was bad in the loss. Cade finished with 11 points and five assists on 3/12 shooting. Ausar Thompson was subpar in the loss as well. He finished the game with 13 points, five assists, five steals, and a team-low -30 when he was on the floor. Jalen Duren had a night he would like to forget. Duren was in foul trouble all night and finished with only eight points and eight rebounds in only 16 minutes. Detroit has a record of 33-27 for the season, with the Pistons in 6th place in the Eastern Conference.
In terms of their defense, the Pistons are a below-average team. For the season, they are ranked 16th in points allowed per game, 16th in opponent field goal percentage, 27th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 15th in blocks per game, 15th in steals per game, 7th in rebounds per game, and 12th in defensive rating. In regards to the Pistons’ injuries, they are a fully healthy team outside of Jaden Ivey. Over their last ten games, Detroit has a record of 8-2, including 8-1-1 against the spread.
Prediction
The Detroit Pistons are going to defeat the Brooklyn Nets at home and cover the 11-point spread in this game. The Pistons are in a better position in this spot. Despite being on the second night of a back-to-back, they are at home in a great bounce-back spot against a bad Nets team. With Cam Thomas and Trendon Watford being out, the Nets won’t be able to generate enough offense to keep this game close. I expect Cade Cunningham to have a great game with 10+ assists as the Pistons’ three-point snipers make it rain at home. The Detroit Pistons blow out the Brooklyn Nets in this game.
Final Pick
Detroit Pistons -11 (-112)
