Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-648) will host the Pistons (+461) in a Central Division matchup. The Bulls are favored by 11.5 and have a record of 27-30, while the Pistons are 8-49 and have lost six straight.
This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is currently set at 225.5 points.
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Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times that the Bulls have hosted the Pistons, they have an above .500 record at 4-1. In the last three games as the favorite against the Pistons, the Bulls have put together a 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Although Detroit has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 108 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 8-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 116 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Pistons have lost six straight games and are 8-49 overall this season. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 15th place and are 5th in the Central Division.
Detroit has been the underdog in all but five of their games this season. As the underdog, they are 7-45 straight-up and 27-24 against the spread. Today, they are getting 11.5 points and have an ATS record of 28-28.
On the road, the Pistons are 4-25 this season, and they have an average scoring differential of -9.9 points per game. Against the spread, they are 15-14 on the road.
In their last game, the Pistons lost to the Knicks (113-111) as 11-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 225, and the teams combined for 224 points.
This season, the Pistons have an O/U record of 31-25-1, and their games have averaged 234.6 points per game. In their last six games, the under has hit in each game.
When it comes to scoring, the Pistons are just 22nd in the NBA at 112.8 points per game. However, on the road, they are averaging 113.8 points per game.
So far this season, the Pistons have outscored the NBA average in just 29.8% of their games. They have also scored below their own average in two straight games.
In terms of pace, the Pistons are 7th in the NBA at 100.4 possessions per game. They are also 15th in field goal percentage at 47%.
The Pistons’ defense is presently ranked 27th in the league, allowing an average of 121.8 points per contest. The Detroit defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.4% of their field goal attempts vs. Detroit.
In games where the over/under line has been higher than today’s line of 225.5, the Bulls have gone 6-9-0 this season. On average, their games have finished with 224.9 points per game.
Chicago’s last game finished with a combined score of 220 points, which was below the O/U line of 224.5. The Bulls won the game by a score of 114-106 and covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs.
This season, the Bulls have an O/U record of 30-26-1. In non-conference games, their games have averaged 222.3 points per game, compared to today’s line of 225.5.
At home, the Bulls have an average scoring margin of +1.1 points per game. Against the spread, they are 15-13 at home and 15-13 on the road. Currently, they are favored by 11.5 points.
Chicago’s win over the Pelicans improved their overall record to 27-30. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 9th place and 4th in the Central Division. The Bulls are 30-26-1 ATS this season.
When it comes to scoring, the Bulls are 25th in the NBA with 111.8 points per game. At home, they are averaging 112.1 points per game.
Chicago has outscored the NBA scoring average in 36.8% of their games this season. In terms of pace, they are 27th in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
So far, the Bulls have made 46% of their shots, which is 21st in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are hitting 36% of their attempts.
Coming into the game, the Bulls defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 43.9% of their games. Currently, they are 11th in the NBA at 113.1 points per game allowed. The Bulls defense is coming off a game in which they held the Pelicans offense to just 43.2% shooting. Overall, they gave up 106 points to New Orleans.
In spite of being 11.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Pistons winning this one 108-100.
Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Betting Tips
- We like the Pistons on the moneyline (+461)
- The Pistons are also our pick on the spread at +11.5
- Our NBA model projects 208 points, and we suggest taking the under
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Knee – Out
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Marcus Sasser – Knee – Out
