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Mar 7, 2024, 7:01 am ET in NBA
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Nets vs Pistons Prediction: Nets to Overcome Struggles

Tonight at 7:00 ET, the NBA schedule brings an exciting game. The Brooklyn Nets, positioned eleventh and favorites by 2.5 points, visit Detroit to face the fourteenth-seeded Pistons. Brooklyn, at 25-37 and fourth in the Atlantic Division, seeks to capitalize on Detroit’s struggles. The Pistons, having faced three consecutive losses, stand at 9-52. Who will emerge victorious in this contest? Our Nets vs Pistons prediction unpacks this match’s dynamics, guiding you through an evening of basketball intrigue.

With the over/under line set at 215, anticipation runs high among the NBA best bets.

Nets vs Pistons Betting Prediction

Brooklyn Nets

On the season, Brooklyn has an O/U record of 29-33 and have seen the over hit in their last two games. Today’s line is set at 215, which is lower than their season average of 227.1.

The Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25-37. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place. As the favorite in the NBA odds today, Brooklyn is 14-6 this season and 12-8 ATS.

In their last game, the Nets picked up a 112-107 win over the 76ers. They were 1-point underdogs going into the game. The combined scoring in the game was 219 points, and the O/U line was 212.5.

Against the spread, Brooklyn is 28-31 this season and 10-18 ATS on the road. As the favorite, they are 12-8 ATS. The team’s straight-up road record is 9-19.

Looking at the Eastern Conference NBA current standings, the Nets are 11th with a record of 25-37. As the favorite, they are 14-6 and have gone 12-8 vs. the spread. Today, they are favored by 2.5 points.

When it comes to scoring, the Nets are 24th in the NBA at 112 points per game. However, they have been better at home, averaging 113.9 points compared to 109.8 on the road.

So far this season, Brooklyn has outscored the league average in 38.7% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 25th in the NBA at 97.2 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Nets have made 45% of their field goals this season, which is 26th in the league. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 25th in the NBA at 52%.

On the season, the Brooklyn Nets are 15th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 114.1. They are 12th in the league in points allowed per game at home at 111.7 and 19th in the NBA in points allowed per game on the road at 116.9.

Over their last five games, the Nets have been even better on the defensive end, ranking 4th in the NBA team stats in points allowed at 104.0. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Brooklyn is 11th in the NBA on the season at 47.0%.

One area where the Nets have been solid all season is defending the paint. They are 7th in the NBA in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 53.1%. However, Brooklyn is just 17th in the league in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 37.6%.

Detroit Pistons

Detroit’s O/U record for the season is 32-28-1, and their games have averaged a combined 233 points. Today’s O/U line is 215, and the Pistons have had just one game with a lower O/U line than that.

In their last game against the Heat, the teams combined for 228 points in the NBA scores, and the O/U line was 217.5. The Pistons lost the game by a score of 118-110, covering the spread as 11-point underdogs.

This season, the Pistons have gone 29-26 ATS as the underdog and are 8-48 straight-up as the underdog. Their ATS record as the underdog is 29-26 and they have an average scoring differential of -8.9 points per game as the underdog.

In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are currently in 14th place with a record of 9-52. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 6-31 compared to 3-21 in non-conference games.

On the season, the Pistons are 13-15 ATS at home and have an average scoring differential of -8.1 points per game. As the underdog, they are 30-30 ATS, and today they are getting 2.5 points in the Nets vs Pistons prediction.

At home this season, the Pistons are averaging 111.3 points per game, which is 26th in the league. Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 112.1 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Detroit is 18th in the NBA at 47%.

So far, the Pistons have outscored the league average in just 27.9% of their NBA matchups. When it comes to three-point shooting, Detroit is 19th in three-point percentage at 35%. They are also 29th in three-point makes and 27th in three-point attempts.

When it comes to pace, the Pistons are 9th in the league at 100 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 18th at 26.4 per game. In terms of two-point shooting, the Pistons are 21st in the league at 53%.

So far this season, the Pistons have been listed in NBA betting news as one of the worst defensive teams in the league, ranking 27th in points allowed per game. At home, they have been slightly better, giving up 119.5 points per contest, which is 25th in the NBA. In their last five games, they have improved a bit, ranking 13th in points allowed at 109.8 points per game.

One area where Detroit has been solid is defending the three-point line, ranking 7th in three-point shooting percentage allowed. Opponents have hit just 37.7% of their three-point attempts against the Pistons this season. In terms of overall field goal percentage allowed, they are 25th at 49.2%.

One area where Detroit has struggled is at the free-throw line, ranking 30th in made free throws allowed per game at 26.2. In terms of steals per game, they are 30th in the NBA, but they have been average in terms of blocked shots at 20th.

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Betting Picks

  • OU Under 215 -110
  • ML: Nets -137
  • ATS: Pistons +2.5

Nets vs Pistons Odds Prediction

  • ML: BKN -137 | DET +114
  • SPREAD: BKN -2.5 | DET +2.5
  • TOTAL: 215

Nets vs Pistons Game Information

  • Game: Brooklyn Nets vs. Detroit Pistons
  • Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit MI
  • Date: Thursday, March 7th 7:00 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

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