Detroit @ Brooklyn Picks & Props

In terms of shooting, the Detroit Pistons's feeble 108.8 points per game comes in as the 2nd-weakest in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games on their home court, which ought to decrease plays for the Detroit Pistons. Over the last 15 games, their opposition has secured 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Nets (continuing possessions that can spark added chances for offense). This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 2.5 free throws per game (13th-fewest in the NBA) against the Nets, struggling to draw fouls. Cade Cunningham will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling usually worsens player performance in all facets of the game.

Out of all players in the NBA, Nic Claxton places in the 94th percentile for field goal proficiency with a an impressive 63.9% rate this year. Relative to last season's 0.0% clip, Nic Claxton's 3-point prowess has jumped this season to 100.0%. The matchup against the Detroit Pistons is a hard one for 3-point attempts; their opposition has tallied the 2nd-fewest 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (30.9). The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games, which should raise possessions for the Brooklyn Nets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Nets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games.

Isaiah Stewart has successfully made 55.0% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 8.2% more than he's put through the hoop overall this year. Out of all players in the league, Isaiah Stewart places in the 77th percentile for playing time, posting a monstrous 30.4 minutes per game away from his home court this year. Over the last 25 games, opposing squads have shot 45.7% on field goals (5th-weakest in the NBA) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, branding this as a difficult matchup. The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 20 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 9thbest in in the league when playing away from home with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Among all players in the league, Spencer Dinwiddie ranks in the 91st percentile for shot attempts from beyond the arc, totaling 6.5 per game this year. Among all players in the league, Spencer Dinwiddie places in the 82nd percentile for playing time, averaging a monstrous 31.9 minutes per game this year. The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games, which should raise possessions for the Brooklyn Nets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Nets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Spencer Dinwiddie has attempted 3.6 free throws per game this year, placing him in the 84th percentile among all players in the league.

Jaden Ivey has converted just 0.9 3-pointers per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 1.6 mark last season. Among all players in the NBA, Jaden Ivey measures in the 85th percentile for personal fouls, posting a massive 2.7 fouls per game this year. In terms of shooting, the Detroit Pistons's feeble 108.8 points per game comes in as the 2nd-weakest in the NBA over the last 20 games. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the league over the last 10 games on their home court, which ought to decrease plays for the Detroit Pistons. Over the last 15 games, their opposition has secured 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Nets (continuing possessions that can spark added chances for offense).

Out of all players in the NBA, Mikal Bridges registers in the 91st percentile for shots, logging 16.8 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Mikal Bridges slots into the 82nd percentile for three-point attempts at home, logging 5.5 per game this year. Mikal Bridges has averaged 34.2 minutes per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 91st percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. This year when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 45.0% on 3-pointers (27th-highest in the league) vs. the Pistons, marking this as a strong matchup. The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games, which should raise possessions for the Brooklyn Nets.

In comparison to last year's 4.4 rate, Cam Thomas's bricked shots have risen this year to 10.8 per game. Cam Thomas has been called for 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games, 1.0 more than he's been called for in all games this year. The Nets rank as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. This year, the other team's starting SGs have shot 27.6% on three-pointers (14th-worst in the league) against the Detroit Pistons, identifying this as a tough matchup. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games playing at home.

In contrast to last year's 1.7 rate, Dorian Finney-Smith's three-point shots made have risen this year to 2.5 per game. The matchup against the Detroit Pistons is a hard one for 3-point attempts; their opposition has tallied the 2nd-fewest 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (30.9). The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games, which should raise possessions for the Brooklyn Nets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Nets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. Dorian Finney-Smith has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 37.5% higher than he's sunk overall this season.

Among all players in the league, Bojan Bogdanovic places in the 89th percentile for shots drained, registering a monstrous 6.8 per game this year. Bojan Bogdanovic has attempted 7.3 treys per game this season, significantly more than his 6.0 rate last season. Out of all players in the NBA, Bojan Bogdanovic places in the 83rd percentile for playing time, compiling a monstrous 31.3 minutes per game while playing away from home this year. This matchup is a difficult one for three-pointers; when the Brooklyn Nets are playing at home, the other team has shot for the 10th-lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (35.2%). The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 20 games.

Royce O'Neale has been called for 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most most-whistled players in the NBA (82nd percentile). The Nets rank as the 5th-lowest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The Brooklyn Nets have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games playing at home. The Pistons have given up the 8th-most offensive boards per game (12.0) in the NBA to their opposition over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new chances for scoring and assists). Royce O'Neale has sunk a lowly 60.7% of his foul shots this year, quite a bit lower than his 74.2 mark last year.

Cameron Johnson has attempted 11.7 shots per game while playing at home this year, putting him in the 77th percentile among all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Cameron Johnson ranks in the 89th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, logging 6.2 per game this year. The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the league over the last 20 games, which should raise possessions for the Brooklyn Nets. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark more chances for scoring and assists, and the Nets grade out 1stbest in in the NBA with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game over the last 20 games. The matchup vs. the Detroit Pistons may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 5.0 free throws per game over the last 10 games (25th-most in the league).

This year, opposing starting SFs have put up 19.5 points per game (30th-highest in the league) vs. the Brooklyn Nets, creating a favorable matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Pistons have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 20 games. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and create further chances for scoring and assists, and the Pistons grade out 9thbest in in the league when playing away from home with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 3.9 free throws per game (28th-most in the league) against the Nets, finding it easy to get to the foul line.

Killian Hayes has not yet played a game this season.

Dennis Smith Jr. has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Day'Ron Sharpe has gone over 7.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.