Published Mar 6, 6:54am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 6, 6:54am ET
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Updated Mar 6, 6:54am ET
One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Detroit Pistons hosting the Brooklyn Nets. Who has the edge in our Pistons vs Nets pick?
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| Detroit Pistons | -13.5 (-116) |
| San Antonio Spurs | +13.5 (-109) |
Following three straight wins, Detroit enters this matchup amid a two-game win streak. This includes a 121-106 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
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The Pistons trailed by 16 points at the break before cutting the lead in half through three quarters. However, San Antonio extended its lead to 13 points in the fourth en route to a 15-point win.
Cade Cunningham led six double-digit scorers with 26 points, eight assists, and four rebounds. Isaiah Stewart contributed 18 points and five rebounds off the bench.
After wins against Washington and Chicago, the Nets have dropped 10 straight. This unfortunate stretch includes a 126-110 setback against the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
Brooklyn trailed by just four points at intermission. But Miami pulled away after that, outscoring the road team 66-54, including a 35-27 edge in the third quarter.
Michael Porter Jr. scored a team-high 27 points, snagged 13 rebounds, and handed out three assists. Noah Clowney contributed 17 points, seven boards, and four dimes.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Pistons have won five straight in this series, while the Nets have dropped their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents. Given the trends, look for the Pistons to win this one convincingly.
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Detroit Pistons
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