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The Brooklyn Nets (13-23) welcome the Detroit Pistons (18-18) to the Barclays Center Wednesday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Pistons lead 1-0 with 106-92 road win on Nov. 3
The Nets lost to the Indiana Pacers 113-99 Monday, closing as an 11-point home underdog. Brooklyn has scored 101 or fewer points in back-to-back games and in 4 of its last 6 outings. It is 1-5 straight up and 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in its last 6 games. The Nets are 19-16-1 ATS.
The Pistons beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-115 Monday, closing as a 6.5-point home favorite. They were led by G Cade Cunningham, who scored 23 points on 11-for-23 shooting. Detroit has won 4 in a row and has covered in 2 of those. It is 3-1 ATS in its last 4 on the road and 18-17-1 ATS on the season.
Pistons at Nets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Nets +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons -7.5 (-110) | Nets +7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pistons at Nets key injuries
Pistons
- G Jaden Ivey (fibula) out
- F Ausar Thompson (illness) out
Nets
- F Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
- F Cameron Johnson (ankle) out
- G De’Anthony Melton (knee) out
- G D’Angelo Russell (shin) out
- G Ben Simmons (back) questionable
- G Cam Thomas (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pistons at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Pistons 115, Nets 105
Moneyline
PASS.
The Nets are missing far too many key scoring weapons to consider here. Avoid playing them to win outright as an underdog. Similarly, the Pistons are too expensive as a moneyline favorite.
Against the spread
BET PISTONS -7.5 (-110).
The Nets are simply too injured to seriously consider. They are missing their top 4 scoring options — the only players averaging double figures on the season. Brooklyn has failed to cover 2 in a row and has lost 4 of its last 6 games by at least 9 points.
The Pistons have covered in 5 of their previous 8 games and have scored at least 118 points in back-to-back games, suggesting they have the scoring to pull ahead with ease. Detroit is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 road games.
Back PISTONS -7.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 213.5 (-110).
The Pistons have gone Over in 2 straight games, averaging 228.5 totals in those. Detroit is 8-2 O/U in its previous 10 and 20-16 O/U on the season.
The Nets are 3-2 O/U in their last 5, scoring at least 113 points in 2 of their last 4 games. Brooklyn’s defense has been awful as of late, allowing 110 points or more in 4 straight games. Play OVER 213.5 (-110).
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