The Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks duke it out at the Fiserv Forum on Saturday night. Here’s a Bucks vs Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Pistons Pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons have been on fire as they’ve won 13 of their first 15 games of the season and they will be eager to build on their current 11-game win streak after beating the Hawks in a 120-112 road win on Tuesday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 25 points and 10 assists, Jalen Duren added 24 points with eight rebounds while Duncan Robinson and Daniss Jenkins each scored 14 points.
As a team, the Pistons shot a healthy 54 percent from the field and 10 of 31 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Hawks from the start with 67 points in the first half to build a 19-point lead. They held off a late challenge from the Hawks who cut it to single digits in the end.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have gone cold lately as they’ve dropped four of their past five games overall and they will be hoping to snap a three-game skid after falling short to the 76ers in a 123-114 overtime loss on Thursday. Ryan Rollins led the team with 32 points, six rebounds and 14 assists on 13 of 26 shooting, Bobby Portis added 19 points while Kyle Kuzma chipped in with 17 points.
As a team, the Bucks shot 49 percent from the field and 14 of 36 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 37 points in the second quarter to overcome an early 13-point deficit. Only to go cold in overtime where they got outscored by 17-8 in another disappointing finish without Giannis Antetokounmpo in the lineup.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last 13 games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have lost 14 of their 15 previous games at Fiserv Forum.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Pistons following a home loss.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games following a road win.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Pistons have won each of their last 11 games.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pistons’ last 10 Saturday games as road favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bucks’ last seven games against the Pistons following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- AJ Green ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (48.0%) this season.
- Myles Turner is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Jalen Duren ranks 1st amongst qualified players for second chance points per game (4.8) this season.
- Cade Cunningham has recorded 9+ assists in five consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.3).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (70.3%).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.9).
- The Pistons rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (80.0%).
Bucks vs Pistons Prediction
The Pistons could be shorthanded for this one with Jaden Ivey and Tobias Harris both listed as questionable, while the Bucks are still playing without Kevin Porter Jr, Taurean Prince and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Pistons have been the surprise team of the season so far as they’ve barely missed a step despite dealing with constant injuries. In contrast, the Bucks have been disappointing so far and things are about to get tougher with the news that they will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo for an extended period.
The Pistons play a physical brand of basketball that just wears you down throughout the game and I don’t think the struggling Bucks will fare well without Antetokounmpo in this one. Perhaps the Bucks get a big game out of Rollins again, but I think the Pistons win rather comfortably in the end.