Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 8, 2025

The Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets matchup is one of the eight games scheduled for Wednesday. Detroit is ninth in the Eastern Conference with a 18-18 record, while Brooklyn is 12th with a 13-23 record.

The two teams have played each other 196 times, with the Pistons holding a 112-84 lead. This will be their second game this season after previously playing Nov. 3. Detroit won that game 106-92 behind Cade Cunningham’s 19 points. Cameron Johnson led Brooklyn with 26 points.

Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets game details and odds

The Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Barclays Center. The matchup will be broadcast locally on YES and FanDuel Sports Network - Detroit. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Pistons (-310) vs. Nets (+250)

Spread: Pistons (-8) vs. Nets (+8)

Total (O/U): Pistons -110 (o213.5) vs. Nets -110 (u213.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets preview

After a slow start to the season, Detroit has hit some form and is on a four-game win streak. It has also won eight of its past 10 games. Most recently, it defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 118-115 on Monday. Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine assists, while Tim Hardaway Jr. and Tobias Harris chipped in with 26 and 17 points, respectively.

The Pistons also defeated the Orlando Magic, Charlotte Hornets and Minnesota Timberwolves during their current winning streak.

The Nets have won just three of their past 10 games, including losing the past two matchups. Brooklyn suffered a 113-99 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Day’Ron Sharpe led the team in scoring and rebounding with 16 points and 13 rebounds off of the bench.

Brooklyn is in the midst of a rebuild and has been trading away players. With very little to play for already even before the midway point of the season, don’t expect Brooklyn to put up a fight against the surging Pistons.

Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets betting props

Cade Cunningham’s points total is set at 26.5. He averages 36 points across the past two games and should be good enough for 27 points on Wednesday.

Nic Claxton’s points total is set at 13.5, which is over his season average of 9.7 points. He has failed to cross the 13.5-point mark in the past two games and is unlikely to do so against Detroit as well.

Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Pistons to get a win on the road. The young squad has hit some form and will likely cover the spread for a win Wednesday. This should be a moderately high-scoring game with the team total going past 213.5 points.