Nets vs. Pistons: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 6, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 6, 2024

The Brooklyn Nets (30-47) host the Detroit Pistons (13-64) on April 6, 2024 at Barclays Center. The Pistons are underdogs by a 10.5-point margin as they enter the matchup with a 4-6 record in their last 10 games. The point total in the game is 215.5.

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Nets vs. Pistons Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Nets -10.5 215.5

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Injury Report as of April 6

Nets: Ben Simmons: Out (Back), Dariq Whitehead: Out (Shin), Keita Bates-Diop: Out (Shin), Dennis Smith: Doubtful (Hip), Cameron Johnson: Doubtful (Toe)

Pistons: Cade Cunningham: Out (Injury Management), Isaiah Stewart: Out (Hamstring), Ausar Thompson: Out (Illness), Stanley Umude: Out (Ankle), Simone Fontecchio: Out (Toe), Quentin Grimes: Out (Knee), Taj Gibson: Out (Hamstring), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Not With Team), Ryan Arcidiacono: Out (Trade Pending)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Pistons (+10.5)
Total Pick Over (215.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Nets vs. Pistons Stat Rankings

Nets Avg. (Rank) Pistons Avg. (Rank)
111.2 (24th) Points Scored 110.4 (26th)
113.7 (16th) Points Allowed 119.3 (26th)
43.8 (12th) Rebounds 43.7 (15th)
11.5 (6th) Off. Rebounds 10.7 (13th)
13.5 (7th) 3pt Made 11.0 (30th)
26.0 (18th) Assists 25.7 (20th)
12.2 (9th) Turnovers 14.8 (29th)

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Nets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Cameron Thomas 61 22.1 3.2 2.9 0.7 0.2 2.1
Mikal Bridges 77 20.3 4.7 3.7 1.0 0.4 2.7
Dennis Schroder 77 13.9 2.9 6.1 0.8 0.2 1.8
Cameron Johnson 57 13.4 4.4 2.4 0.8 0.3 2.4
Nicolas Claxton 67 12.0 9.9 2.0 0.7 2.0 0.0

Pistons Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jaden Ivey 72 15.4 3.5 3.7 0.7 0.6 1.6
Jalen Duren 59 13.7 11.6 2.4 0.6 0.8 0.0
Marcus Sasser 66 7.5 1.7 3.2 0.6 0.2 1.2
James Wiseman 58 6.9 5.0 0.8 0.2 0.6 0.0
Killian Hayes 42 6.9 2.8 4.9 0.9 0.5 0.5

Betting Trends

  • The Nets are 33-41-3 against the spread this season.
  • The Nets have seen 37 of their 77 games go over the point total.
  • In 53 games this year, Brooklyn and its opponent have combined to score more than 215.5 points.
  • Nets games have had an average of 224.9 points this season, 9.4 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, the Pistons are 38-38-1 this season.
  • Detroit’s ATS record as a 10.5-point underdog or more is 19-14.
  • The Pistons have played 77 games this season, and 37 of them have gone over the total.
  • So far this season, 58 Detroit’s games have featured over 215.5 points scored.
  • The average total for Pistons games is 229.6 points, 14.1 more than this game’s over/under.

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