Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets: Odds, Spread, and Total
The Detroit Pistons enter as a clear favorite against the Brooklyn Nets in Friday night's NBA Cup group stage game at Barclays Center, tipping off at 7:30 p.m.
Detroit is remembered for their strong performance against the New York Knicks in a crucial playoff matchup last year. They face a Brooklyn team that had not won a regular-season game until recently.
Currently, the Pistons are riding a four-game winning streak, including a challenging road victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Despite this momentum, the early rounds of the NBA Cup tournament have produced unpredictable results.
- Cleveland and Indiana both started with 0-1 records in East Group A.
- Brooklyn earned their first win of the 2025-26 season by defeating the Indiana Pacers 112-103 on Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Although the Pacers have struggled with a 1-7 record, the Nets demonstrated a notably better defensive effort in their recent victory. This raises the question of whether Brooklyn's breakthrough and the unique nature of tournament play could make them a viable pick.
"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."
Note: The data was gathered on November 7, 2025, and may have changed since then.
Author’s Summary
Detroit enters as a favorite with solid form, but Brooklyn’s recent first win and tournament unpredictability suggest this game could surprise.