Published Jan 31, 5:02pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 31, 5:02pm ET
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One of the games on Sunday'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 | -525 |
| Brooklyn Nets | +400 |
Following a seven-point loss to the Rockets, Detroit has won three of its last four games. This includes a 131-124 victory against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night.
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The Pistons put up 77 points in the first half and held a 13-point lead at the break before Golden State rallied to trim the deficit to three points (117-114) midway through the fourth quarter. Thankfully, Detroit made enough plays down the stretch on its way to notching its 35th win of the season.
Six players reached double figures for the Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham's solid effort. He finished with 29 points and 11 assists. Jalen Duren posted a double-double that included 21 points and 13 rebounds.
The Nets ended a seven-game losing streak by knocking off the Utah Jazz, 109-99.
In a battle between two teams with just 28 wins between them, the game was close throughout, with Brooklyn clinging to a two-point advantage heading into the fourth quarter. But a 26-18 burst by the road team over the final 12 minutes enabled the Nets to escape with a double-digit win.
Egor Demin led the starters with 25 points and 10 rebounds on 8-of-16 shooting from the field. Cam Thomas was the second unit's standout performer, finishing with 21 points and four assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this conference tilt.
The guys from the Motor City are 7-1 in their last eight outings against Atlantic Division opponents, while Brooklyn has dropped five of the previous six meetings in this series. These trends give Detroit the edge in this one.
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Detroit Pistons
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