Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview
In a division matchup, the Milwaukee Bucks (-907) will travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons (+595). Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 ET at Little Caesars Arena. The over/under line for the game is set at 242.5.
The Bucks (28-13) are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Central Division. On the other side, the Pistons (4-37) are 15th in the East and 5th in the Central.
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Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Bucks and Pistons did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Bucks have a record of 3-0. However, against the spread the Pistons went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 3-0 on an average of 246 points per game.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Bucks offense has averaged 121 points per game while allowing an average of 122. Milwaukee posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 4-6 ATS.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Pistons offense has averaged 118 points per game while allowing an average of 130. Detroit posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 5-5 ATS.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
In their last game, the Bucks lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 135-95. The O/U line for that game was 235 points, and Milwaukee was a 1.5-point underdog going into the game.
This season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 25-16, and their games have averaged a combined 244.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 242.5.
Looking at their ATS record, the Bucks are 16-25 overall and have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. On the road, they are 8-10 ATS compared to 8-15 ATS at home.
As the favorite this season, the Bucks are 28-11 and have won three straight games as the favorite. Their ATS record as the favorite is 15-24, and they are favored by 13 points today.
For the season, Milwaukee is 28-13 and is currently in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 21-11 and 6-6 against Central Division opponents.
Heading into the game, the Bucks are one of the most potent offenses in the league, averaging 124.2 points per game, which is 2nd in the NBA. On the road, they are averaging 121.9 points per game.
When it comes to their pace of play, the Bucks are 4th in the league at 101.9 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 49% on the season, which is 4th in the NBA.
One area where the Bucks excel is getting to the free-throw line. They are 3rd in the league in both free throws made and attempted per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 8th in the league at 38%.
Coming into today’s game, the Bucks’ defense is giving up an average of 120.3 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Bucks squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 33.9% from downtown.
Today, the Pistons are 13-point underdogs at home against the Bucks. This season, they have been the underdog in 38 of their 41 games and have gone 4-34 as the underdog. Their average scoring margin as the underdog is -10.6 points per game.
Detroit’s ATS record as the underdog is 17-20, and they have covered the spread in three straight games. Overall, their ATS record is 17-23, and they are 7-12 ATS at home.
In their most recent game, the Pistons lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 124-117. They were 12.5-point underdogs in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for the game was 223 points.
This season, the Pistons have an O/U record of 26-14-1. In their last two games, the final score has gone over the O/U line. On average, Detroit’s games have finished with 234.5 points.
In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are currently in 15th place with a record of 4-37. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 4-20 and 1-7 against Central Division opponents. On the road, Detroit is 2-19, while they are 2-18 at home.
At home, the Pistons are averaging 110.6 points per game, which is 28th in the NBA. Overall, they are 25th in scoring at 111.9 points per game. In terms of pace, Detroit is 7th in the league at 100.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pistons are 27th in the NBA at 34%. They are also last in the league in three-point makes per game at 10.6. In terms of field goal percentage, Detroit is 16th in the NBA at 47%.
So far this season, the Pistons have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 26.8% of their games. In terms of assists, Detroit is 14th in the league at 26.4 per game. In terms of free throw attempts, the Pistons are 20th in the NBA.
The Pistons’ defense is presently ranked 28th in the league, allowing an average of 122.6 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Pistons defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.4% while allowing 38.6% from downtown.
Coming in as 13 point favorites, our projections have the Bucks picking up a 117-105 win.
Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pistons (+13)
- Our NBA model projects 222 points, and we suggest taking the under
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
- Monte Morris – Quadriceps – Out
- Isaiah Stewart – Ankle – Out
- Cade Cunningham – Knee – Out
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Shoulder – Probable
