The Brooklyn Nets (13-34) and Detroit Pistons (35-12) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. EST from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The game will broadcast live on YES.
The Pistons are 13.5-point favorites over the Nets on the spread (Pistons -13.5), with the over/under set at 215.5 total points. Detroit is a -750 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Brooklyn is +525 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nets vs. Pistons predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, February 1.
Nets vs Pistons Prediction
- Nets vs Pistons pick: Under 215.5 (-112)
My Pistons vs Nets best bet is on the Under at 215.5 total points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nets vs Pistons Odds
| Nets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+13.5 -118 | 215.5 -108o / -112u | +525 |
| Pistons Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-13.5 -102 | 215.5 -108o / -112u | -750 |
Nets vs Pistons NBA Preview
The Pistons have won seven of their past 10 contests and are the clear No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, 5.5 games ahead of the Knicks and Celtics, so this should be an easy home victory for Detroit over Brooklyn.
The angle that our Bet Labs focuses on this afternoon is the total.
Detroit has gone under today's line in eight of its past 12 games, with just 216 points total in two of those four overs.
Meanwhile, in the Nets' last six games, the total has been below today's 215.5 line in five of them.
The "Home Dictate Unders" system recommends going with the under this afternoon.
Nets vs Pistons Predictions, Betting Analysis
This system identifies NBA regular-season games where a fast-paced home team faces a slower-paced visitor, creating value on the Under.
When tempo clashes occur, the home team’s rhythm and environment typically dictate the flow, often slowing the overall scoring despite expectations of pace inflation.
Oddsmakers tend to overestimate total points in these situations, pricing based on season averages rather than matchup control.
Modest spreads signal competitive games where both teams play more deliberate half-court possessions and defensive intensity increases late.
The result is a pattern where the home team’s comfort, control, and situational awareness lead to fewer possessions and lower final totals than projected, especially when public perception leans toward offensive fireworks.
Pick: Under 215.5 (-112, DraftKings)
Pistons vs Nets Betting Trends
