Pistons vs. Nets: Preview and NBA best bets
Two of the best third-year players in the NBA square off on Thursday in Detroit when Cade Cunningham and Cam Thomas meet in a contest between the Pistons and Nets.
Both Cunningham and Thomas are 22-year-old guards who can take the rock up the court and dish or create their own shot. In two head-to-head meetings this season, Cunningham has averaged 31 points, six boards, and five assists. Thomas has put up 18 PPG, with 1.5 rebounds, and two assists against Cade and the Pistons.
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The Nets handle the ball very well, ranking among league leaders in fewest turnovers. They defend the paint and mid-range jumper very well. Brooklyn is a good rebounding team. On Thursday, as much as the Pistons will want to stretch the floor and outshoot Brooklyn from long-range, that simply isn’t their game. This is why we like the Nets to cover.
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The Pistons have signed veteran big man Taj Gibson to a 10-day contract. Gibson has played 165 minutes in 10 games for the Knicks in this, his 14th NBA season. Obviously, Gibson is a body that Monty Williams can send onto the court to fill space. He’s also renowned for his leadership skills. Detroit is a young team that needs all the veteran savvy it can find.
- Swishes: 16
- Airballs: 13
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Give the 2.5 points and take the Nets to win a close, ugly game on the road in the Motor City. Want a player prop idea? Cunningham: 30+ points (+550, FanDuel). That’s $550 on a winning $100 bet. The Pistons guard is averaging 31 PPG against Brooklyn this NBA season.
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