Brooklyn @ Detroit Picks & Props

The Detroit Pistons check in as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games. The matchup vs. the Nets is a challenging one for three-point attempts; the opposing team's starting SFs have tallied the 10th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (4.5). The Detroit Pistons have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home. The Nets have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the Pistons. The Nets have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Nic Claxton has attempted 0.0 shots from downtown per game this year, placing him in the 4th percentile among all players in the NBA. The matchup against the Pistons is a difficult one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting Cs have shot for the 15th-lowest 3-point rate in the league this year (23.5%). The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Pistons have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games in their home stadium, which ought to lead to fewer plays for the Nets. The Brooklyn Nets rank as the worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).

The Detroit Pistons check in as the lowest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 25 games. The matchup against the Nets is a challenging one for shots from the field; the opposition's starting PGs have posted the 14th-lowest field goal percentage in the NBA this year (42.2%). The Detroit Pistons have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games while playing at home. The Nets have played at the 3rd-most lethargic pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games, which ought to decrease possessions for the Pistons. The Nets have given up the most offensive rebounds per game (11.6) in the NBA to opposing teams over the last 20 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Cameron Johnson has made 53.2% of his field goal attempts over the last 5 games, 8.9% higher than he's sunk over the course of the season. Cameron Johnson has sunk 2.5 threes per game this year, ranking in the 92nd percentile out of all players in the NBA. The Brooklyn Nets have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The matchup against Detroit is a strong one for threes; when the Pistons are playing at home, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled the 30th-most shots from behind the three-point arc per game in the league this year (2.0). Cameron Johnson has attempted 4.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games on the road, 1.3 more than he's attempted in all games this year on the road.

James Wiseman has attempted 13.6 shots per game over the last 5 games with the home court advantage, 2.7 more than he's attempted overall this season at home. The matchup vs. Brooklyn is a positive one for shots from the field; when the Nets are the visiting squad, the other team's starting PFs have shot for the 30th-highest field goal rate in the NBA this year (50.8%). The Detroit Pistons rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). James Wiseman will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city generally raises player performance in all stat categories.

Isaiah Livers has attempted 9.1 shots from the field per game over the last 10 games while on his home court, 2.9 more than he's attempted overall this year at home. Isaiah Livers has tallied 30.9 minutes per game over the last 10 games while playing at home, 7.0 more than he's tallied overall this season at home. The Detroit Pistons rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Isaiah Livers has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games, 17.4% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. The matchup vs. Brooklyn may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted a massive 3.7 foul shots per game over the last 10 games when the Nets are the visiting team (23rd-most in the league).

Jaden Ivey has posted 23.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 7.6 higher than he's posted overall this season. Jaden Ivey has converted 3.2 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 1.6 more than he's made in all games this year. The matchup against Brooklyn is a positive one for 3-pointers; when the Nets are away from home, the opposing team's starting SGs have posted the 24th-highest three percentage in the league this year (39.4%). The Detroit Pistons rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Jaden Ivey has attempted 6.9 free throws per game over the last 10 games on his home court, 1.5 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season at home.

Jalen Duren has converted 71.7% of his field goal attempts over the last 10 games, 7.8% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the year. The matchup vs. Brooklyn is a positive one; when the Nets are on the road, they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposition's starting Cs over the last 5 games (20.4). The Detroit Pistons rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists). Jalen Duren has attempted 5.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 2.6 more than he's attempted over the course of the season. The matchup vs. the Nets is a positive one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting Cs have attempted a massive 4.3 free throws per game this year (30th-most in the NBA).

Spencer Dinwiddie has attempted 6.2 three-pointers per game this season, a big improvement over his 5.0 mark last season. Spencer Dinwiddie has tallied 34.0 minutes per game this year, putting him among the most-utilized players in the league: 92nd percentile. The Brooklyn Nets have been the 9th-highest scoring offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing on the road. The matchup vs. the Pistons is a favorable one; they have given up the 27th-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PGs over the last 5 games (21.2). Spencer Dinwiddie has converted 4.9 free throws per game over the last 15 games on the road, 1.4 higher than he's put through the net overall this season when playing away from home.

Cory Joseph has sunk 50.2% of his attempts from downtown over the last 15 games, 16.6% higher than he's made from 3-point range overall this year. Cory Joseph has averaged 27.4 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 8.8 higher than he's averaged over the course of the season. Cory Joseph has committed a measly 1.4 personal fouls per game this year, quite a bit less than his 2.3 fouls per game last year. The matchup vs. the Nets is a hard one for scoring; opposing squads have put up the 4th-lowest field goal percentage in the league this year (46.4%). The Detroit Pistons rank as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games while on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore create added opportunities for scoring and assists).

Mikal Bridges has gone over 27.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Dorian Finney-Smith has gone over 8.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Royce O'Neale has gone over 9.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.