Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Bucks and Pistons, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Bucks take on Detroit at 10-9.
  • The Bucks are averaging 113.3 points per game so far.
  • The Bucks are coming off a 124-114 win vs. the Pistons.
  • The Pistons face the Bucks at 9-13.
  • Detroit has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (19th).
  • The Pistons are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bucks.

Bucks vs Pistons Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Detroit Pistons will host the Milwaukee Bucks in a Central Division matchup. The Bucks (-177) are favored by 4 over the Pistons (+149), and the over/under line is 221.5.

Milwaukee (10-9) is currently on a 6-game win streak and is 2nd in the Central Division. Detroit (9-13) is 5th in the Central and 10th in the Eastern Conference.

Bucks vs. Pistons Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons
  • Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
  • Betting Odds MIL -4, MIL -177 | DET +149 O/U 221.5

Bucks Preview: Can Milwaukee Pull Off a Road Win?

The Bucks improved to 10-9 on the season with a 124-114 win over the Wizards on Saturday. Milwaukee was favored by 14.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread, while the game’s total of 238 points went over the 230-point line.

After trailing 29-28 in the 1st quarter, the Bucks took control by winning each of the next three quarters. They went on a decisive 10-0 run in the 4th quarter, stretching the score from 107-103 to 117-103.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was dominant in the Bucks' win over the Wizards, posting 42 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists while shooting 62.5% from the field. He scored 15 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Damian Lillard added 25 points and 10 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate, with 15 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter.

Brook Lopez contributed 18 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter, and made 4 threes. The Bucks connected on 16 threes as a team, shooting 45.7% from deep and 51.2% overall. AJ Green chipped in 13 points, 7 of which came in the opening quarter.

The Bucks gave up 114 points to the Wizards on Saturday but held them to under 30 points in every quarter. Washington shot 47% from the field.

Milwaukee's defense was strong from beyond the arc, limiting the Wizards to 9 made threes on 28% shooting. The Bucks also recorded 31 defensive rebounds, 5 steals, and 6 blocks.

Pistons Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Detroit?

The Bucks moved above .500 with a 124-114 win over the Wizards on Saturday, bringing their record to 10-9. Milwaukee was favored by 14.5 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were set at 230, and the teams combined for 238 points, going over the line.

After trailing 29-28 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Bucks took control by outscoring the Wizards 35-29 in the 2nd quarter. Heading into the 4th with a 92-86 lead, Milwaukee went on a decisive 10-0 run, extending the score from 107-103 to 117-103.

The Pistons struggled offensively in their 96-point effort against the 76ers, shooting just 38.5% from the field and 27.5% from beyond the arc. Malik Beasley was a bright spot, hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip and finishing with a team-high 19 points, 11 of which came in the 2nd quarter.

Jaden Ivey added 15 points, with 10 of those coming in the opening period. Marcus Sasser contributed 12 points, while Wendell Moore scored 9 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter.

Defensively, the Pistons struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 37 and 32 points, respectively, in their 111-96 loss to the 76ers. However, they tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 22 points. Overall, Detroit allowed Philadelphia to shoot 49% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pistons held the 76ers to 11 made threes on 35% shooting. Detroit sent Philadelphia to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 16 attempts. The Pistons recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks while giving up 12 offensive rebounds.

Bucks vs Pistons Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Milwaukee has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 104 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • Across the Pistons last five home games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 115. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
  • As the betting underdog, the Pistons have an ATS mark of just 1-3-1 in their last five games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
  • As the betting favorite, the Bucks have an ATS mark of just 4-5-1 in their last ten games. Milwaukee posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.

Bucks vs Pistons Prediction

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