New Jersey:

Las Vegas projection

Spread: Detroit -7.5

Over/under: 189.5

Score: Detroit wins 99-91

Statistical projection

Detroit offensive rating: 107.3 (21st)

Detroit defensive rating: 107.8 (14th)

Detroit pace: 86.8 (29th)

New Jersey offensive rating: 108.5 (13th)

New Jersey defensive rating: 111.0 (23rd)

New Jersey pace: 90.1 (21st)

Score: Detroit wins 97-96

Outlook

The Nets crushed the Pistons in their last matchup nine days ago. But Detroit had played the night before and had no legs.

With an off day yesterday and their new no-shoot-arounds-on-gameday policy, the Pistons should be fine today.

As long as they stop Devin Harris. In three games against the Pistons this year, he’s averaging 25.3 points on 54-percent shooting and 7.3 assists.