The NBA offers a nine-game slate on Wednesday, with one of the more intriguing games featuring the Detroit Pistons (17-4) and Milwaukee Bucks (9-13).
The Pistons are fresh off of outlasting the Atlanta Hawks, 99-98 at home on Monday night to win their second consecutive game. Detroit has been victorious in 15 of its last 17 contests dating back to Oct. 29.
Meanwhile, the Bucks are going through a bit of a rough patch after getting off to a solid start. Most recently, Milwaukee fell 129-126 at the hands of the Washington Wizards on Monday.
The Bucks have dropped eight of their last nine games, including a 129-116 decision to the Pistons in the Motor City back on Nov. 22. They trail the Pistons by 8.5 games in the Eastern Conference’s Central Division and currently sit in fourth place.
Let’s check out our Pistons vs. Bucks prediction and picks for Wednesday night’s matchup at Fiserv Forum, which tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Pistons vs. Bucks Prediction, NBA Picks
Detroit seeks its ninth road win in 11 tries on Wednesday night. The Pistons enter this showdown as 3.5-point favorites, returning a 1.49x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Bucks are home underdogs with a 2.43x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Detroit Pistons -3.5
- Total: 232.5
- Game Winner Payout: Pistons 1.49x | Bucks 2.43x
(Data via PrizePicks Team Picks)
Here are some stats to know to get you set for Detroit and Milwaukee tonight, including insights on our Pistons vs. Bucks prediction.
- The only NBA team that owns a better record than the Pistons is the Oklahoma City Thunder, who currently sit at 20-1.
- The Pistons were able to edge the Heat, 99-98 on Monday, as Cade Cunningham scored eight of his 18 points over the final 3:21 of the game to lead Detroit to the narrow victory.
- Detroit has held its opponents to 117 or fewer points in 19 of their 21 games this season. The Pistons are also allowing just 113.2 points per game, good for sixth-fewest in the NBA.
- Bucks star F Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed on the team’s injury report due to a left adductor strain. However, Antetokounmpo is probable for Wednesday’s contest.
- The Bucks lead the NBA in 3-point shooting (41.7%) this season. Milwaukee is attempting 37.9 treys per game and have five players that are shooting above 40% from deep.
- In their previous matchup in Detroit on Nov. 22, the Pistons were able to come away with a 129-116 win. Detroit raced out to a 17-point halftime lead and never looked back.
- The Bucks are 9-1 in their last 10 games against the Pistons.
Detroit Pistons
- The Pistons have covered the spread in five of their nine games as a road favorite this season.
- The Motor City maniacs hit Over the total in five of their last eight games.
- Detroit is one of the league’s stronger defensive teams, forcing 16.3 turnovers per game, third best in the Association.
- Cunningham's crew ranks second in the league in rebounding, averaging 47.0 per game. The Pistons are led by star C Jalen Duran, who grabs 11.8 rebounds per contest.
Milwaukee Bucks
- The Bucks have covered the spread in three of the last four matchups against the Pistons.
- Milwaukee have gone Over the total in just three of its last eight games.
- While they rank in the bottom in the NBA in scoring, the Bucks excel in the assists department as they average 27.1 per game (11th in the NBA).
Pistons vs. Bucks Prediction, NBA Picks
Here are three top Pistons vs. Bucks picks to target on Monday. Key PrizePicks player projections are headlined by Detroit G Cade Cunningham, Milwaukee F Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Pistons C Jalen Duren.
Pistons G Cade Cunningham vs. Bucks Projection: 27.5 Points
- Cunningham is having an MVP-caliber season, as he’s averaging 28.2 ppg, 9.3 apg, and 6.5 rpg.
- The former No. 1 overall pick poured in at least 29 points in three of his last four games, including a 42-point outburst against the Boston Celtics on Nov. 26 in NBA Cup play.
- In a 129-116 win against the Bucks last month, Cunningham scored 29 points on 10-of-18 shooting from the field.
- Cunningham has connected on at least 4 shots from beyond the arc in two of his last four games and is shooting 30.1% from deep on the season.
Bucks F Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Pistons Projection: 41.5 Pts+Rebs
- Despite the Bucks’ struggles, Antetokounmpo has shown no signs of slowing down, as he’s averaging 30.6 points and 10.7 rebounds.
- In Monday’s loss to the Wizards, Antetokounmpo tallied 26 points and 7 rebounds in just 32 minutes.
- The Greek Freak didn’t suit up when the Bucks faced the Pistons in Detroit last month. However, in their most recent meeting last April, he scored 32 points and grabbed 11 boards in a 125-119 Bucks win.
- Antetokounmpo has tallied at least 42 points and rebounds in two of his last five games.
Pistons C Jalen Duren vs. Bucks Projection: 11.5 Rebounds
- Duren is currently averaging a career-high 11.8 rebounds in his fourth season with the Pistons.
- He has registered at least double-digit rebounds in nine of his 11 contests.
- The Memphis product ranks second in the NBA in rebounds per game (11.8) behind only Nuggets star Nikola Jokic (12.8).
- He is averaging 9.6 rebounds per contest in 12 career games against the Bucks.
The Pistons look to build another winning streak, facing a struggling Bucks team that tries to avenge a loss to Detroit from last month.
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