The Pistons will play the Nets on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Detroit Pistons and the Brooklyn Nets will tip-off on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons come to this game with a 90.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Brooklyn Nets, is currently 86.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 9-10 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Brooklyn Nets - The Brooklyn Nets come to the floor sporting a 5-11 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 11th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently rank 15th (112.0) for average points scored per game. The Brooklyn Nets stand 23rd, averaging 107.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.8 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 12th in the league. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 113.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 1-5 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Brooklyn Nets, come to the game with a 1-7 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 18-18 overall record, while the Brooklyn Nets have a 13-23 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Detroit Pistons be sailing into Brooklyn Nets' territory...hoist the Jolly Roger for this battle on January 8th, 2025. The tension be thick as both teams clash in this NBA showdown...the crowd be roaring in excitement as the Nets defend their home court. The Pistons be standing at 18-18 for the season...while the Nets lag behind at 13-23 overall in the league. In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons have a 1-5 division record...while the Nets struggle with a 1-7 division record of their own. Detroit be averaging 112.0 points per game...compared to Brooklyn's 107.5 points per game this season. Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...may the best team plunder the victory on the hardwood seas. (Shiver me timbers, this matchup be one to watch closely!)
Best Pistons at Nets Odds
| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite Detroit Pistons |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -9.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Brooklyn Nets are +9.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 212.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 212.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Pistons are the -400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Brooklyn Nets are the +310 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pistons
Nets
1/08/25 7:40pm EST | -9.5 -105+9.5 -115 |
Underdog Brooklyn Nets - Brooklyn Nets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 Brooklyn Nets underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets Prop Bets
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Pistons
Nets
Game to Overtime
1/08/25 7:40pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Nets
Team Total Points
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 101.5 o -115101.5 u -110Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 111.5 o -115111.5 u -110Bet |
Ben Simmons
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1258.5 u -165Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -12525.5 u -105Bet |
Day'Ron Sharpe
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1459.5 u +110Bet |
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Jalen Wilson
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Malik Beasley
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -115Bet |
Marcus Sasser
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
Nicolas Claxton
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
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Noah Clowney
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Ron Holland
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet |
Simone Fontecchio
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
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Tobias Harris
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Ziaire Williams
Points Scored
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 42.5 o +10042.5 u -135Bet |
Day'Ron Sharpe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -130Bet |
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Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
Marcus Sasser
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1159.5 u -115Bet |
Nicolas Claxton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -11525.5 u -115Bet |
Simone Fontecchio
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at BKN 1/08/25 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Detroit Pistons | 44 | 38 | 0.537 | +24.0 | 22-19 | 22-19 | 5-11 | 29-23 | 115.5 | 113.6 | +1.9 | L2 | 4-6 |
| e - Brooklyn Nets | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +42.0 | 12-29 | 14-27 | 3-13 | 14-37 | 105.1 | 112.2 | -7.1 | L3 | 3-7 |
Detroit Pistons & Brooklyn Nets Futures Odds
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Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +50000 Bet |
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Detroit Pistons & Brooklyn Nets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets NBA Game
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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