Chicago Bulls (21-28) vs. Detroit Pistons (24-24)
February 2, 2025 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Pistons -5.5; Over/Under: 233
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The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons meet Sunday in NBA action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Pistons vs Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Pistons vs Bulls Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Celtics, beat the Raptors, and they play the Heat, Timberwolves, and Warriors next. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 116.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 47 percent shooting. Zach LaVine is averaging 24 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.9 points and 3.4 assists. Coby White is the third double-digit scorer and Ayo Dosunmu is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Pacers, beat the Mavs, and they play the Hawks, Cavs, and 76ers. The Detroit Pistons are averaging 112 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.3 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Malik Beasley is averaging 16.2 points and 1.8 assists. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Detroit Pistons are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Detroit Pistons are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last 14 games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Pistons have won each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Pistons’ last four games.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 13 games on the first leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
- The underdogs have won eight of the Bulls’ last 10 games.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Pistons after winning as underdogs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
- The Pistons rank 2nd in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.4).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.4).
- The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (44.9).
Pistons vs Bulls Injury Report
The Detroit Pistons will continue to be without Jaden Ivey due to a broken leg. Tolu Smith is out after recently signing a two-way contract.
The Bulls will be without Torrey Craig and Zach LaVine. Talen Horton-Tucker is probable despite a leg injury.
Pistons vs Bulls Prediction
The Chicago Bulls are going nowhere fast, with losses in seven of their last 10 games, and they’re still down their best player in LaVine. The Detroit Pistons have cooled off over the last week or so, which includes losses in three of their last four games. Still, the Pistons are the safer bet, as they still get after it defensively and feel like a team that wants to make the playoffs. The Bulls look like a team that’s checked out mentally at times, and they have several players in trade rumors. I don’t want much to do with the Bulls in their current form. Reasonable line. Give me the Pistons at home.
