Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets: Odds, Spread, and Total
The Detroit Pistons enter as strong favorites against the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Cup group stage game on Friday night, set to start at 7:30 p.m. at Barclays Center.
Detroit built its reputation last season by challenging the New York Knicks in a key playoff series. In contrast, Brooklyn had yet to win a regular-season game as of Tuesday.
The Pistons come into the matchup with a four-game winning streak, including a hard-fought road victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
However, the early rounds of the NBA Cup tournament are known for unpredictable results. For instance, Cleveland and Indiana both hold 0-1 records in East group A.
Brooklyn recently secured its first win of the 2025-26 season, defeating the Indiana Pacers 112-103 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Despite the Pacers' struggles, with a 1-7 record, the Nets showed improved defense in that game.
"Detroit is still known as the team that bothered the New York Knicks in a critical playoff encounter last year, going against a Brooklyn team that hadn't even won a regular-season game as of Tuesday."
"Brooklyn is finally in the win column for 2025-26 after tripping the Indiana Pacers 112-103 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday."
The Nets' first victory and the unusual conditions of the tournament could make Brooklyn an interesting pick despite Detroit's favored status.
Note: Data collected on November 7, 2025, and may have changed since then.
Summary
The Detroit Pistons are favored against the Brooklyn Nets, who recently earned their first win, adding uncertainty to a matchup marked by tournament unpredictability.
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