The Brooklyn Nets host the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern-Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 07:30 PM ET at the Barclays Center. The Nets have taken all three games this season including two of the three versus the spread and that shows in a big -13.5 line.
Probable Starting Lineups
Detroit Pistons PG Cory Joseph, SG Cade Cunningham, SF Saddiq Bey, PF Marvin Bagley III, C Isaiah Stewart
Brooklyn Nets PG Kyrie Irving, SG Seth Curry, SF Bruce Brown, PF Kevin Durant, C Andre Drummond
Key Injuries
Detroit Pistons
Jerami Grant: Calf (OUT)
Isaiah Livers: Concussion (OUT)
Hamidou Diallo: Finger (OUT)
Chris Smith: Knee (OUT)
Brooklyn Nets
Ben Simmons: Back (OUT)
Joe Harris: Ankle (OUT)
Recent Form
The Detroit Pistons come into this game with an overall record of 20-55, placing them 14th in the Eastern Conference. Throughout the season, Detroit has struggled in their 37 road contests, sitting at 8-29. Over the Pistons’ last five games, they have picked up just 1 win. During this stretch, Detroit is averaging 109.0 points per game, 5.0 points more than their season average of 104.3. This uptick in offensive play has come while playing a group of opponents who are collectively giving up 110.0 points per contest. Even though Detroit has struggled of late, they have shown improvements on the defensive end of the court, giving up just 107.0 points per game over their last five contests. This number is down from their season average of 112.1. In the Detroit Pistons’ most recent game, the team fell to New York by a score of 104-102.
The Brooklyn Nets come into this game with an overall record of 39-36, placing them 8th in the Eastern Conference. Throughout the season, Brooklyn has struggled in their 36 home contests, sitting at 16-20. The Nets have played well over their last five games, picking up 3 wins. During this stretch, Brooklyn is averaging 116.0 points per game, 4.0 points more than their season average of 112.2. This uptick in offensive play has come while playing a group of opponents who are collectively giving up 110.0 points per contest. The Nets have been picking up victories while holding opponents to an average of 115.0 points per game, similar to their season average of 111.9. In the Brooklyn Nets’ most recent game, the team fell to Charlotte by a score of 119-110.
Individual Player Analysis
As Detroit travels to take on the Brooklyn Nets, the Pistons’ will be looking for another big night from Marvin Bagley III, who scored 27 points in their last game. So far, the Nets are allowing their opponent’s top scorer to surpass their season average in 49.18% of their games, placing them 15th among NBA defenses. On the other side, Kevin Durant leads the Nets in scoring, averaging 29 points across his 48 games. Throughout the season, Durant has outscored his season average in 44.0% of his outings. However, if he hopes to add to this total, Durant will need to do so against a Pistons defense that has been tough on their opponent’s top scorers. So far, leading scores have surpassed their season average at a rate of just 44.64%. This figure is good for a rank of 8th in the league.
Matchup Analysis
Heading into this matchup, the Brooklyn Nets are the more efficient team on both ends of the court. This scenario has taken place in 7 of Brooklyn’s 72 games, leading to a winning percentage of 71%. So far, the Detroit Pistons have played 26 games as the inferior offensive and defensive unit. In these instances, they have lost 26 times, by an average margin of -16.0 points.
- Get more details: Detroit vs. Brooklyn 3/29/22 Betting Matchup Stats
The Historicals
Heading into today’s matchup, the Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets have met up for 3 games. In their last meeting, Brooklyn picked up a 116-104 win.
How the Public is Betting the Pistons vs Nets
67% are betting the Nets against the spread.
52% are wagering on the game to go over the posted total of 229.5
Betting Trends Worth Noting
- Pistons are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog.
- Pistons are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 road games.
- Nets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
- Nets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
