Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets: Odds, Spread, and Total
The Detroit Pistons enter as strong favorites against the Brooklyn Nets in Friday night's NBA Cup group stage matchup at Barclays Center, tipping off at 7:30 p.m.
Detroit is remembered for challenging the New York Knicks in a crucial playoff game last year, now facing a Brooklyn team that had yet to win a regular-season game as of Tuesday. The Pistons currently boast a four-game winning streak, highlighted by a tough road victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
However, the unpredictability of the NBA Cup’s initial round is a concern. For instance, both Cleveland and Indiana hold 0-1 records in East Group A.
Brooklyn, meanwhile, recently secured their first win of the 2025-26 season by defeating the Indiana Pacers 112-103 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday. Although the Pacers share the Nets' disappointing 1-7 record, Brooklyn showed better defensive effort in that game.
"Could Brooklyn's maiden win coming in, plus the weird circumstances of a tournament tilt, make the Nets into a pick?"
Note: The data was collected on November 7, 2025, and may have changed since then.
Author's Summary
Detroit is favored due to recent wins and historical performance, but Brooklyn’s surprise victory and tournament unpredictability add intrigue to this NBA Cup matchup.