The Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks meet Sunday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Bucks vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons recently played the Kings, Knicks, and Bucks. The Pistons have lost five of their last seven games and play the Knicks in the first round.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 115.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 46 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 26.1 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.2 points and 1.7 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Duren is grabbing 10.5 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks recently beat the Timberwolves Pelicans, and Pistons. The Bucks have won seven straight games and will play the Pacers in the first round.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 115.2 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.4 points and 11.9 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.9 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer, and Bobby Portis is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 14 road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have won each of their last 12 games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games following a road win.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last six Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight day games against teams that held a winning record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.2).
- The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.9).
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Pistons rank 2nd for fast break points (1517) this season.
Bucks vs Pistons Injury Report
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Jericho Sims, Taurean Prince, Gary Trent Jr., Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma, Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis, Kevin Porter Jr., Tyler Smith, and Damian Lillard.
The Pistons will be without Jaden Ivey.
Bucks vs Pistons Prediction
Don’t expect to see any key player in this matchup, as the Pistons and Bucks have their first round matchups secured. At the time of this writing, the Bucks already announced they’re resting pretty much their entire team. Expect the same from the Pistons at some point. This is a game you should probably avoid, but if forced to pick, I’ll lean Bucks because they’re at home. Also, the Bucks have won 12 straight games against the Pistons, which includes a road win on Friday as a 4.5-point underdog.