The Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons will play in an Eastern Conference matchup on Friday night. It's time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nets-Pistons prediction and pick.

The Nets come into play on Friday with a three-game winning streak, seemingly hitting their stride as a group after a 2-3 start to the season. Detroit, however, is 1-7 on the season and has dropped their last three contests. The Nets are sizable favorites over the Pistons on Friday evening, and for good reason. Kevin Durant might be the best player on earth currently, and the Pistons have looked even worse since the return on 2021 No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham.

Here's how the bookmakers have set the Nets-Pistons odds for this Friday night matchup.

NBA Odds: Nets-Pistons Odds

Brooklyn Nets -10.5 (-110)

Detroit Pistons +10.5 (-110)

Over 211 points (-110)

Under 211 points (-110)

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Why The Nets Can Cover The Spread

They have Kevin Durant and James Harden, and the opponent is the Pistons. It's really that simple. Detroit is awful so far this season, and the Nets are only scratching the surface of what they could be as a group without Kyrie Irving, who's status remains in limbo as he is still unvaccinated. Durant and Harden will be the best two players on the floor by a ton, and honestly the rest of Nets roster might still be favored vs. the Pistons even without their superstars. The Nets are deep with veteran help, and look poised for a deep playoff run when the time comes. Brooklyn is a solid bet to cover and win in Detroit on Friday night.

Why The Pistons Can Cover The Spread

Betting on the Pistons is a bad idea. They are almost as bad vs. the spread as they are in general. Detroit is 2-6 against the spread compared to their 1-7 outright record. The Nets should blow them out, as they have a huge edge in pretty much every area. Cade Cunningham has struggled mightily since being active for the Pistons, and he will have his work cut out for him defensively tonight vs. an explosive Nets offense. James Harden is still looking for that big breakout game to really get himself going scoring the ball, so the Pistons might be in trouble on their home floor on Friday night. Betting on the Pistons is not advised until further notice.

Final Nets-Pistons Prediction & Pick

Take the Nets to win and cover vs. the lowly Pistons in Detroit on Friday night. Durant and Harden should dominate, as the Pistons don't have anything close to the firepower of the Nets.

FINAL NETS-PISTONS PREDICTION & PICK: Nets -10.5 (-110)