Nets vs Pistons Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 5

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 05, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Nets (43-36) are -10.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (16-63)
  • Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
  • Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSDET & YES

The Brooklyn Nets visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Detroit.

The Nets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-105).

The Nets vs Pistons Over/Under is 217.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 41-38 against the spread, while the Pistons are 34-42 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets-11.5 -105O 217.5 -115-550
Detroit Pistons +11.5 -115U 217.5 -115+400

Pistons vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Nets will win Wednesday‘s game with 73.7% confidence.

Pistons vs Nets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Nets will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.1% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Nets and Pistons, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 2H Moneyline in 19 of their last 28 away games (+14.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 59 games (+14.05 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 26 games (+11.25 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 75 games (+10.26 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 4Q Spread in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.18 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 51 of their last 82 games (+15.29 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 80 games (+12.41 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 38 of their last 62 games (+11.39 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 42 of their last 73 games (+10.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 81 games (+9.52 Units / 11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 41-38 (-0.85 Units / -0.98% ROI).

  • 43-36 against the Moneyline (+3.1 Units / 2.08% ROI)
  • 35-43 against the Over for game total points (-12.3 Units / -14.15% ROI)
  • 43-35 against the Under for game total points (+4.5 Units / 5.18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 34-42 (-12.25 Units / -14.09% ROI).

  • 16-63 against the Moneyline (-29.6 Units / -35.94% ROI)
  • 39-40 against the Over for game total points (-5 Units / -5.75% ROI)
  • 40-39 against the Under for game total points (-2.9 Units / -3.34% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 82 games (-32.60 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 38 games (-29.25 Units / -74% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 82 games (-27.46 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 82 games (-25.90 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 80 games (-22.28 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 74 games (-25.34 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 34 away games (-21.30 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 87 games (-20.79 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 34 away games (-20.40 Units / -55% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 88 games (-18.75 Units / -19% ROI)

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Brooklyn Nets: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Nets are 53-47 (.530) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .458

The Nets are 24-29 (.453) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Nets are 68-18 (.791) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .721

The Nets are 69-26 (.726) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .674

Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Brooklyn Nets

The Pistons are 23-83 (.217) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Pistons are 10-61 (.141) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Pistons are 5-25 (.167) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Pistons are 8-39 (.170) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .435

Injury Report: Pistons vs. NetsWednesday‘s Game, Apr. 5

  • Isaiah Stewart (Pistons): The Pistons announced that Stewart has a left shoulder impingement and will re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks.
  • Cade Cunningham (Pistons): Cunningham had season-ending surgery on his shin. He plans on on being ready for next season, according to James Edwards III of The Athletic.
  • Marvin Bagley III (Pistons): Bagley III did not play in Tuesday’s (Apr. 4) game against Miami.
  • Alec Burks (Pistons): Burks hasn’t played since Mar. 6 against Portland and remains without a timetable to return.
  • Hamidou Diallo (Pistons): The Pistons announced that Diallo has a grade 2 right ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks.
  • Rodney McGruder (Pistons): McGruder did not play in Tuesday’s (Apr. 4) game against Miami.
  • Bojan Bogdanovic (Pistons): Bogdanovic played his last game (Mar. 1) and has no timetable for return.
  • Ben Simmons (Nets): Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Simmons has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (835 rebounds/68 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

The Nets are shooting 39% from three (1,496/3,863) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Nets have averaged 10.6 second chance points per game (394 points/37 games) on the road this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.4

The Nets have averaged 10.4 second chance points per game (322 points/31 games) at home this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons are shooting 44% (5,879/13,306) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Pistons have a TS% of 48% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Pistons have a TS% of 48% at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Pistons have an eFG% of 50% in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 6.3 blocks per game (430 blocks/68 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (878 blocks/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (1,250 blocks/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (632 blocks/108 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 34.2 defensive rebounds per game (7,627 rebounds/223 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0

The Pistons have averaged 33.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,125 rebounds/151 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8

The Pistons have averaged 33.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,342 rebounds/69 games) this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pistons have averaged 3.9 blocks per game (269 blocks/69 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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