On Saturday evening, the Brooklyn Nets (18-25) will take on the Detroit Pistons (17-29) at the Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Nets-Pistons sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Nets at Pistons: Key injuries
Nets:
- SF Kevin Durant (Achilles’) out
- C DeAndre Jordan (finger) questionable
- C Nicolas Claxton (shoulder) questionable
Pistons:
- PF Blake Griffin (knee) out
- C Andre Drummond (mouth) questionable
- SG Tony Snell (illness) questionable
- SG Luke Kennard (knee) out
- SG Bruce Brown Jr. (illness) questionable
Nets at Pistons: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Pistons 112, Nets 108
Moneyline (ML)
The PISTONS (+110) are slight moneyline underdogs in this contest against the Nets on Saturday night. While the Pistons haven’t been great at home this season (9-14), the Nets are in a bad slump as they have lost five straight games. Given that these two teams have a similar record, I like the value of the Pistons here at home as an underdog.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
If the moneyline is too risky of a bet for you, consider taking the PISTONS (+2.5) as a small underdog against the spread. While Detroit has covered in just six of their last 20 games, Brooklyn has failed to cover the spread in their last six road contests. Neither of these two teams has been particularly strong against the spread, so give me the points and the home team in this contest.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Eastern Conference matchup is set at 226.5 points, which feels like a lot considering both of these teams average less than 110 points per game this season. While it’s true that both teams have below-average defenses, 226.5 points feels ambitious considering how streaky each side can be on offense. Expect both teams to come close to 110 points, but for the UNDER to ultimately hit.
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