On January 8, 2025, the Detroit Pistons (18-18) face off against the Brooklyn Nets (13-23) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Pistons are riding high with a four-game winning streak, having most recently defeated the Trail Blazers 118-115, led by Cade Cunningham's impressive 32-point performance. In contrast, the Nets are struggling, having lost two consecutive games, including a 113-99 defeat to Indiana.

Detroit has a 9-10 road record, while the Nets have performed poorly at home with a 2-8 record in their last ten games. Betting odds favor the Pistons at -272 against the Nets, who are at +220. The spread is set at Pistons -6.5, with an over/under of 215.5 points.