The Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls meet Saturday in NBA action at the United Center. Here’s a Bulls vs. Pistons prediction. This article will include a Bulls vs. Pistons pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons beat the Knicks and Raptors, and they play the Spurs next. The Pistons have won 13 of their last 16 games.
The Detroit Pistons are averaging 117.3 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 109.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Jalen Duren is averaging 17.7 points and 1.8 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer, and Duncan Robinson is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Raptors and Celtics, and they play the Knicks next. The Bulls have lost 7 straight games.
The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 120.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Josh Giddey is averaging 18.6 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 17.7 points and 2 assists. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer, and Matas Buzelis is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Bulls have won nine of their last 11 games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last eight games against Pistons teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have won each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last 11 Saturday games as road favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last five home games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Josh Giddey is one of only three players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds and assists this season.
- Anfernee Simons is one of only six players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Jalen Duren has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (480) of any player in the league this season.
- Cade Cunningham has recorded three games with 10+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (37.5%).
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (44.4).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.9).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.6).
Bulls vs Pistons Injury Report
The Bulls will be without Noa Essengue and Zach Collins. Jaden Ivey is questionable.
Tolu Smith is questionable for the Pistons.
Bulls vs Pistons Prediction
Thick number for the Pistons, and it is a letdown spot after a big road win over the Knicks. However, the Bulls suck. The Bulls are 1-9 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Bulls will be healthier for this game, but who cares? You have to show me something, and right now the Bulls are lighting money on fire. The Pistons keep winning and are 30-23-1 ATS on the season. There are better NBA options out there, but if forced to pick, I’m rolling with the Pistons. The Bulls can’t be taken seriously right now.