NBA Odds & Pick Nets @ Pistons

The New Jersey Nets (15-16 SU, 16-16 ATS, 16-15 O/U) were upset 100-87 by the Chicago Bulls on Monday, failing to cover the spread for BetOnline NBA sports betting backers as 5-point home favorites in the BetOnline Sportsbook.

Veteran shooting guard Vince Carter dropped a game-high 31 points for the Nets while blossoming point guard Devin Harris added 26 in a losing effort.

"It’s a tough loss for us," Carter told the Nets’ official Web site. "It felt like we had found our way, but then unfortunately the last six minutes we just didn’t have enough."

The Detroit Pistons (18-11 SU, 13-16 ATS, 12-17 O/U) snapped Orlando’s seven-game winning streak on Monday, beating Orlando 88-82 while covering the spread as a 3.5-point home underdog.

Second-year point guard Rodney Stuckey led the Pistons with 19 points while forwards Rasheed Wallace and Tayshaun Prince each added 16 points in the win.

"It does give us some confidence, being the fact they won that many games in a row and they come in here and we’re able to get it done," veteran shooting guard Allen Iverson told the Pistons’ official Web site. "… They’re a tough team and it shows a lot about the team we’re becoming."

Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Pick.

The Nets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.

The Nets are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points.

The Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Wednesday games.

The Pistons are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

The Over is 4-0 in Nets last 4 games following a S.U. loss.

The Under is 5-0 in Pistons last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic.

The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

The Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

The Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

NBA Odds

New Jersey Nets +6 -110

Detroit Pistons -6 -110

Over 188½ -110

Under 188½ -110

Analysis: Were this two weeks ago, I’d say the Nets had a respectable chance to cover this spread. Now, mired in a big funk, the Nets won’t be able to match the improving Pistons at home.

I like Detroit to cover the spread with just a bit of wiggle room to spare.

NBA Free Picks: Pistons -6 Points/Under 188½ Total Points