Pistons vs. Nets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, and Analysis
The Brooklyn Nets (1-7) will host the Detroit Pistons (6-2) after dropping four consecutive home games. The Friday matchup on November 7, 2025, tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Game Overview
Detroit enters as a 10.5-point favorite over Brooklyn. The total points line is set at 226.5. The Pistons have covered the spread six times in eight games this season, while the Nets are 3-4-1 against the spread (ATS).
Scoring and Statistical Breakdown
- Combined scoring average: 227.5 points per game, just over the projected total.
- Opponents’ average scoring: 235.8 points per game combined, 9.3 higher than this matchup’s total.
- The Pistons’ average game total this season exceeds this one by 4.1 points.
- Brooklyn games average an over/under of 229.9, which is 3.4 points higher than this contest’s total.
Team Performance
The Pistons outscore opponents by an average of 4.3 points per game and maintain a +35 scoring differential overall. Detroit scores 115.6 points per game (21st in the NBA) and allows 111.3 points (4th fewest). The Nets, meanwhile, have struggled offensively and defensively, reflected in their 1-7 record.
Data courtesy of Bleacher Nation and compiled in partnership with DataSkrive, a company that blends human analysis with machine learning to create customized sports insights.
Final Outlook
With Detroit in strong early-season form and Brooklyn struggling to protect home court, the Pistons remain heavy favorites to extend their winning streak.
Author’s summary: The Pistons’ balanced scoring and defense give them a strong edge over a struggling Nets squad in this Friday matchup.