Detroit Pistons vs Brooklyn Nets: Odds, Spread, and Total

The Detroit Pistons enter this Friday night’s NBA Cup group stage game as clear favorites against the Brooklyn Nets. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. at Barclays Center.

Detroit earned recognition last year by challenging the New York Knicks in a crucial playoff matchup. In contrast, Brooklyn had yet to secure a regular-season win until recently.

Recent Form and Context

Detroit currently rides a four-game winning streak, including a recent tough road victory against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Brooklyn claimed its first win of the 2025-26 season by defeating the Indiana Pacers 112-103 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Nets and Pacers both hold struggles, with matching 1-7 records, but Brooklyn showed improvement in defense during their win.

NBA Cup Tournament Dynamics

The unpredictability of the NBA Cup’s initial round adds uncertainty. For instance, Cleveland and Indiana in East group A both started 0-1, showing how results can be unexpected in this format.

"Could Brooklyn's maiden win coming in, plus the weird circumstances of a tournament tilt, make the Nets into a pick?"

Note: Data accurate as of November 7, 2025, and may have changed since then.

Author's summary

This matchup highlights Detroit's strong form against Brooklyn’s recent breakthrough, with the NBA Cup's unpredictable nature adding intrigue to the contest.

Go Blue Detroit — 2025-11-07