Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets: Odds, Spread, and Total
The Detroit Pistons enter Friday night's NBA Cup group stage matchup as probable favorites against the Brooklyn Nets. The game will take place at Barclays Center and tip off at 7:30 p.m.
Detroit continues to be recognized for its playoff intensity, especially following last season’s tense series with the New York Knicks. The Pistons come in on a four-game winning streak, highlighted by a hard-fought road victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
However, unpredictability has defined the early stages of this year’s NBA Cup, with teams like Cleveland and Indiana both holding 0-1 records in East Group A. Detroit now faces a Brooklyn team that recently broke its losing streak.
Brooklyn entered the win column this week with a 112–103 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday.
Though both teams have struggled with consistency, Brooklyn showed signs of defensive improvement in that performance. These circumstances may raise questions about whether the Nets can build on that momentum in Friday’s matchup.
Data collected on November 7, 2025. Information may have changed since publication.
Author’s Summary
Detroit aims to extend its winning streak in the NBA Cup, while the rejuvenated Nets seek to prove their recent win was no fluke.