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Pistons vs. Nets Free Pick

NEWARK, NJ (The Spread) – The Pistons go for their third straight win tonight when they take on the Nets at 7:30PM ET.

ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Nets as 4-point favorites over the Pistons, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 186 points. Detroit enters play with a 6-20 overall record and is 1-12 on the road this year, while the Nets are 8-18 overall and 3-8 at home.

LINE MOVEMENT: The Nets opened as a 4.5-point favorite but the spread has been bet down to 4 at most sports books. The total, meanwhile is up to 186 after opening at 184.5.

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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 77% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Nets. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.

NBA FREE PICK: Take Detroit. According to latest NBA trends, the Pistons are 8-1 against the spread in their last nine games as an underdog of between 0.5 and 4.5 points, and are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games playing on three or more days of rest. The Nets, meanwhile, are 4-14 against the number in their last 18 home games and 1-4 ATS in their last five games versus the Eastern Conference.

WEDNESDAY NBA FREE PICK: DETROIT PISTONS +4