Check out our free Bulls vs Pistons prediction for this NBA matchup in Detroit. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.
- The Bulls face the Pistons at 5-9.
- Chicago has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (14th).
- The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pistons.
- The Pistons head into the game at 7-8.
- The Pistons are averaging 109.6 points per game so far.
- The Pistons are coming off a 124-104 win vs. the Bulls.
Bulls vs Pistons Prediction
At 7:00 ET, the 5-9 Chicago Bulls will travel to Detroit to take on the 7-8 Pistons. The Pistons are currently favored by 4.5 points and have won two straight games.
This Eastern Central division matchup will be played at Little Caesars Arena and can be seen on CHSN.

Bulls vs. Pistons Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons
- Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
- Date: Monday, November 18th
- Betting Odds DET -4.5, CHI +150 | DET -179 O/U 233.5
Bulls Preview: Do the Bulls Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Chicago’s season record dropped to 5-9 after a 143-107 loss to the Rockets on Sunday. The Bulls, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 250.5 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 16.5 points.
After a close 1st quarter (27-26), the Rockets took control with a 17-0 run, turning a 64-52 deficit into a 69-64 lead. Houston then outscored Chicago 41-26 in the 2nd quarter and 40-26 in the 3rd, entering the 4th with a 108-78 lead.
The Bulls struggled offensively in their 143-107 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 33.6% from the field and 25% from three-point range. Despite making 14 threes, their shooting woes were evident throughout the game.
Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 15 points, including 6 in the first quarter. Talen Horton-Tucker added 12 points, scoring 9 in the final period.
Defensively, the Bulls struggled against the Rockets, giving up 143 points on 52% shooting. The 2nd and 3rd quarters were particularly rough, where they allowed 41 and 40 points, respectively. Chicago did manage to limit Houston's three-point shooting, holding them to 10 made threes on 29% shooting.
The Bulls sent the Rockets to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 23 attempts. Chicago finished with 34 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 7 blocks in the game.
Pistons Preview: Will Detroit Win at Home?
On Sunday, November 17th, the Bulls dropped to 5-9 this season after a 143-107 home loss to the Rockets. Chicago entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 36 points. The total score of 250 points exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 16.5 points.
After a tight 1st quarter, the Rockets went on a 17-0 run, turning a 64-52 deficit into a 69-64 lead. Houston then dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Bulls 81-52, and took a commanding 108-78 lead into the 4th quarter.
The Pistons' offense was firing on all cylinders in their win over the Wizards, with Jaden Ivey leading the way with 28 points and 8 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. Malik Beasley added 26 points, knocking down 6 threes at 54.5% shooting from deep.
Detroit connected on 17 threes as a team, shooting 44.7% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall. Cade Cunningham contributed a triple-double with 21 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds, scoring 12 of his points in the 2nd quarter.
Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 35 points, the Pistons' defense held the Wizards to 104 points in a win. Detroit gave up 18 points in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 3rd, and 25 in the 4th.
The Pistons sent Washington to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws. Detroit also had 11 steals and 4 blocks in the game.
Bulls vs Pistons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 117 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their last five home contests, Detroit has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-1-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 111 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Chicago has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Pistons have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Bulls vs Pistons Prediction
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Bulls +4.5 Be sure to check out our other NBA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.