Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
THE Detroit Pistons return home Wednesday night hoping to extend their winning streak to eight against the Chicago Bulls at Little Caesars Arena. The alert is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and coverage will air on CHSN.
Detroit earned a 137-135 overtime victory Monday against Washington despite missing several key players. Coach JB Bickerstaff praised his team’s effort and tenacity, saying the group “refused to give up.” Cade Cunningham earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors after posting 46 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists.
Chicago lost its third straight, losing 121-117 to San Antonio. Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 14 rebounds in the season opener against Detroit, but the Bulls have struggled to maintain consistency during their recent skid. You can compare match data and results on the NBA Previews
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Line movement and dimensions
The Pistons opened -2.5 and remain small home favorites, with Chicago +2.5. The total stands at 233.5 points after opening at 234. The market has seen moderate action below, with more savvy bettors leaning toward the Detroit ATS while public tickets show slight interest in Chicago.
Moneyline: Detroit −135 / Chicago +115
Spread: Pistons −2.5 (−109)
Total: 233.5 (P/U)
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Distribution of matches
Detroit Outlook
Detroit’s 9-2 record leads the East. Even with Tobias Harris, Ausar Thompson and Jaden Ivey out, the Pistons have held their opponents to 112.7 points per game. Their second unit production was key, with Daniss Jenkins scoring 24 points and 8 rebounds last game.
Chicago Outlook
The Bulls (6-4) continue to rely on Vucevic and Josh Giddey, who is listed as day-to-day with an ankle issue. Chicago ranks 4th in three-point percentage (39.9%) and 9th in field goal percentage (48.5%), metrics that suggest they can pick up the pace.
Expect a clash of styles: Detroit’s physical interior defense versus Chicago’s perimeter ball movement. View team stats and trends in the NBA Expert Betting Guide
Injuries and conditions
Detroit Pistons
- Tobias Harris (ankle) – Out
- Ausar Thompson (ankle) – Out
- Jaden Ivey (knee) – Out
- Caris LeVert – Resting Candidate
Chicago Bulls
- Josh Giddey (ankle) – Questionable
- Coby White (ankle) – Daily
Check the latest player updates on the Detroit Pistons team page And Chicago Bulls team page
The game will be played indoors, so weather is not a factor.
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Best Bets and Predictions
Detroit is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games, while Chicago is 2-4 ATS on the road. The Pistons’ defensive efficiency and momentum give them a small advantage, but the Bulls’ perimeter shooting and pace make this a close game.
Prediction: Pistons 118, bulls 115
Best bet: Bulls +2.5
Secondary learning: Less than 233.5
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