Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Pistons and Bulls. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Bulls at United Center in Chicago, IL. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 219 points and the Bulls are the favorite to win at home vs. the Pistons. Check out BetCoco for Chicago Bulls – Detroit Pistons odds
Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Pistons and Bulls did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Bulls have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Pistons went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 211 points per game.
- Across their last five road contests, Detroit has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 111 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 106 points per game in these contests.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Pistons have a below .500 record of 2-8 as they seek to come out on top vs. the Bulls. In their 10 games, the Pistons have gone 2-3 against Eastern Conference teams and 0-5 in non-conference action.
Detroit possesses a .500 ATS record for the season, sitting at 5-5 ATS. The Pistons maintain an ATS record of 3-2 on the road, while they have a 2-3 record vs. the spread when playing at home.
The over/under record for this season for the Pistons is 6-4-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 220.8, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is 2.8.
The Pistons’ offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 106 points versus the 76ers. During the game, they attempted 28 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 46.5%. The top scorer for the Pistons was Killian Hayes with 23 points, while Cade Cunningham also added 21 to the scoreboard.
At present, the Pistons’ defense is ranked 15th, allowing 113.7 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 50.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.4% of their three-point attempts.
Today, the Bulls are entering the action with an overall record of 3-6 and have achieved a 1-2 record over their last three games. In road games, the Bulls have a 1-3 record this season, in contrast to their 2-3 record when playing at home.
Chicago has an overall ATS record of 3-6 as they come into today’s game. In their two most recent home games, Chicago has covered the spread and they are 2-3 ATS at home compared to 1-3 on the road.
The over/under record for this season for the Bulls is 5-4-0. The average over/under line in their games is 220.5 and they have a 2.3 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
Coming off their recent game, the Bulls offense tallied 115 points in a matchup against the Suns. Their field goal percentage for the game was 43.8%, and they made 14 threes. Chicago’s offense is currently one of the slower paced teams in the NBA, at 98.1 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 24th in attempts and 18th in three-point shooting percentage.
At present, the Bulls’ defense is ranked 17th, allowing 113.9 points per game.
The Bulls defense is coming off a game in which they held the Suns offense to just 43.8% shooting. Overall, they gave up 116 points to Phoenix.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Bulls winning the game with a predicted score of 112-100.
Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Betting Tips
- Take the Bulls on the moneyline
- The Bulls should also cover at -7.5
- Our NBA model projects 212 points, and we suggest taking the under
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Alex Caruso – Toe – Questionable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Patrick Williams – Finger – Probable
- Dalen Terry – Patella – Out
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Joe Harris – Shoulder – Out
- Bojan Bogdanovic – Calf – Out
- Alec Burks – Forearm – Questionable
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
- Isaiah Livers – Ankle – Out
- Jaden Ivey – Illness – Questionable
- Jalen Duren – Ankle – Out
