Nets vs Pistons Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 7

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 07, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Nets are -2.5 favorites vs. the Pistons
  • Total (Over/Under): 215.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSDT | YES

The Brooklyn Nets visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Detroit, MI.

The Nets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Nets vs Pistons Over/Under is 216.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 28-32 against the spread, while the Pistons are 30-30 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets-2.5 -110O 216.5 -115-140
Detroit Pistons +2.5 -110U 216.5 -105+115

Pistons vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pistons will win Thursday‘s game with 58.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Nets and Pistons.

Pistons vs Nets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pistons will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 52.1% confidence.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 42 games (+19.00 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 12 games (+9.80 Units / 74% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 25 of their last 43 games (+8.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 80 games (+8.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 75 games (+14.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 33 games at home (+12.15 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.20 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 4Q Spread in 24 of their last 38 games (+9.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 26 games (+9.05 Units / 31% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 28-32 (-6.95 Units / -10.24% ROI).

  • 25-37 against the Moneyline (-18.95 Units / -21.09% ROI)
  • 28-33 against the Over for game total points (-8.3 Units / -12.16% ROI)
  • 33-28 against the Under for game total points (+2.25 Units / 3.3% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 30-30 (-3 Units / -4.47% ROI).

  • 9-52 against the Moneyline (-29.35 Units / -46.4% ROI)
  • 31-29 against the Over for game total points (-0.9 Units / -1.34% ROI)
  • 29-31 against the Under for game total points (-5.1 Units / -7.6% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 78 games (-40.75 Units / -51% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 77 games (-21.70 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 38 games at home (-19.90 Units / -51% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 78 games (-19.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 66 games (-17.20 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 80 games (-24.90 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 84 games (-23.25 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the Spread in 12 of their last 41 games (-18.55 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 84 games (-16.10 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 71 games (-14.85 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Nets are 2-19 (.095) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .369

The Nets were 17-1 (.944) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .729

The Nets are 2-9 (.182) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

The Nets were 22-3 (.880) when their eFG is 60% or better last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .808

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

The Pistons were 4-44 (.083) when they lose the turnover margin last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Pistons are 3-15 (.167) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Pistons are 3-19 (.136) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .440

The Pistons are 4-62 (.061) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .361

Injury Report: Pistons vs. NetsThursday‘s Game, Mar. 7

  • Isaiah Stewart (Detroit Pistons): Suspension, Out
  • Quentin Grimes (Detroit Pistons): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Dariq Whitehead (Brooklyn Nets): Lower Leg, Out For Season
  • Jaylen Martin (Brooklyn Nets): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets had a TS% of 53% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Nets had an eFG% of 57% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Nets have made 13.9 three-pointers per game this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Nets have an eFG% of 54% this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (886 assists/ 615 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,884 assists/ 1,237 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Pistons have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (652 assists/ 405 TOs) on the road this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Pistons have averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (806 turnovers/52 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets averaged 6.2 blocks per game (506 blocks/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets allowed a TS% of 48% in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

The Nets blocked 506 shots last season — most among NBA teams

The Nets have averaged 7.0 steals per game (944 steals/134 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 5.8 steals per game (303 steals/52 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pistons averaged 3.8 blocks per game (308 blocks/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pistons have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (4,565 rebounds/134 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pistons have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (563 blocks/134 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9


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