Two Central Division foes from the Eastern Conference square off on Wednesday night, as it’s a Bulls vs. Pistons matchup from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Despite opening the year 5-0, it’s been a sharp fall from grace for the Bulls. They’re just 12-19 after that point, although they have evened out a bit by going 8-5 since a seven-game skid. Detroit, meanwhile, occupies the top spot in the East with a scorching 27-9 record.
Below, we’ll break down a Bulls vs. Pistons prediction and picks to consider for Wednesday night’s game. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right.
Bulls vs. Pistons Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Wednesday marks the whopping 288th regular-season meeting between the Bulls and Pistons. Although Chicago owns a 148-139 series advantage, Detroit has rattled off victories in four of the last five.
For Chicago, F Jalen Smith (concussion) and PG Josh Giddey (hamstring) are out on Wednesday. G Coby White (injury maintenance) and F Matas Buzelis (illness) are questionable.
For Detroit, G Caris LeVert (knee tendinopathy) is probable, as are F Duncan Robinson (calf) and PG Cade Cunningham (wrist). C Jalen Duren (ankle) is out.
Bulls vs. Pistons Over/Under, Spread
The Bulls enter Wednesday’s game as 10.5-point road underdogs, returning a 4.16x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Pistons are home favorites with a 1.2x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Detroit Pistons -10.5
- Over/Under: 230.5
- Game Winner Payout: Bulls 4.16x | Pistons 1.2x
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Bulls vs. Pistons Prediction on Over/Under
Here are some stats to know to get you prepared for Bulls vs. Pistons.
- The Pistons are 17-18-1 on the over this season, good for a 48.6% mark. The Bulls, meanwhile, are just 16-20 (44.4%).
- As the home team, Detroit’s over record is an even 8-8. On the road, Chicago’s mark is a healthy 10-7.
- The Bulls score the 12th-most points per game (117.8), also ranking third in assists per game (29.4) and fifth in points in the paint (54.3).
- Detroit’s +6.7 average scoring margin is fourth in the sport. They’re second in per-game paint scoring (57.7) and fastbreak output (18.3 PPG).
Bulls vs. Pistons NBA Picks, Stats for PrizePicks Today
Here are three top Bulls vs. Pistons picks to target on Wednesday. Key PrizePicks player projections are headlined by PG Cade Cunningham, C Nikola Vucevic, and F Matas Buzelis.
Bulls C Nikola Vucevic vs. Pistons Projection: 28.5 Pts + Rebs
- On the year, Vucevic averages 25.5 combined points and rebounds. In his last six games, however, that figure is up to 28.
- The 15th-year veteran is posting a career-high 3-point rate of .353, canning an excellent 39.4% of those tries.
- Among all players averaging 30+ minutes per game, Vucevic’s 14.9 rebound chances per contest rank 13th.
- Without Duren in the fold, Vucevic could have an easier time producing on the interior.
Bulls F Matas Buzelis vs. Pistons Projection: 18.5 Pts + Asts
- Through 36 games in year No. 2, Buzelis averages 16.4 points and assists per game. Since the start of December, that number is 18.4.
- Buzelis has experienced year-over-year jumps in true shooting percentage (+3.0), free throw rate (+8.8), assist rate (+1.6) and usage rate (+2.5).
- Last year’s No. 11 overall pick has topped 15 points in four of his last five outings.
- Per databallr, Buzelis’ 14.0% on-ball clip is an 82nd-percentile mark.
Pistons PG Cade Cunningham vs. Bulls Projection: 44 Pts + Rebs + Asts
- In 33 games played, Cunningham nets 42.6 combined points, rebounds, and assists on average.
- Even with a staggering 31.1% usage rate, Cunningham’s true shooting percentage of 57.7 is a career-high.
- Cunningham boasts a 3.3% offensive rebounding share, topping 2022’s 3.2% mark as a new personal best.
- Via NBARAPM, the former top draft pick is posting 30.9 assist points per 100 and 23.9 potential assists per 100.
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