Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Detroit Pistons Line | -4.5 |
| Chicago Bulls Line | +4.5 |
| Total | 237.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In a rematch of last night’s game, the Chicago Bulls are hosting once again the Detroit Pistons in this all-Eastern matchup. The Bulls are coming off back-to-back losses and are playing their second straight game at home, where they have been much weaker than on the road. On the other hand, the Pistons are coming off back-to-back wins, and are back on the road after playing six consecutive games at home.
Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Chicago Bulls Injury Report: Lonzo Ball is questionable.
Detroit Pistons Injury Report: Jaden Ivey is out.
Chicago Bulls Form and Trends
The Bulls have a 22-31 record this season and are sitting on the 10th place of the East. The Bulls are 24-28-1 against the spread and 26-27 in over/under, while having a 10-17 home record. The Bulls are 1-3 in their last 4 games, and 1-3 against the spread. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 games.
The Bulls are coming off a 111-132 home defeat by the Golden State Warriors. Nikola Vucevic leads the Bulls in scoring with 19.3 points and a team-high 10.3 rebounds per game. Coby White adds 18.7 points and 4.6 assists per game.
Detroit Pistons Form and Trends
The Pistons have a 27-26 record this season and are sitting on the 6th place of the East. Detroit is 27-25-1 against the spread and 28-25 in over/under, while having a 13-13 road record. The Pistons are 4-2 in their last 6 games and 4-2 against the spread in their last 6.
The Pistons are coming off a 112-102 home victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons both in scoring with 25.5 points and in assists made with 9.5 per game, adding 6.4 rebounds per game. Jaden Ivey adds 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4 assists, but he is out with an injury.
Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Bulls are averaging 116.6 points per game, which is the 7th-best in the NBA. Chicago shoots with 46.7% from the field (15th) and with 37.4% from beyond the arc (9th). Defensively, they are 29th in the NBA, allowing 120.3 points per game.
Offensively, the Pistons average 112.9 point per game, ranking 15th in the league. LA is shooting with 46.8% from the field (14th), and 35.8% from beyond the arc (14th). Defensively, they are allowing 113.5 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA.
Both teams are tied 1-1 wins this season, with both games being played in Detroit. The Bulls won by 122-112 and the Pistons by 127-119. The Bulls are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings, and are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings in Chicago. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.
Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
In this Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, the Pistons are coming as -4.5 road favorites. The Pistons are rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and are in better form lately. The Bulls have been significantly worse at home this season, but the Pistons have been mediocre on the road, so I see no value on either side. Their two meetings this season had 234 and 248 total points, and most of their recent meetings had been high-scoring ones. With both teams playing their second leg of a back-to-back, I expect tired legs and no defense in this game. Take the over the point total.
Nick’s Free Pick: Over 237.5
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