The Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons will meet up on Monday night for the third of a four-game regular-season series. The contest will tip off at 7:00 p.m. and be broadcast in both teams’ television markets.
Milwaukee came out on the right side of the most recent meeting between the two, a 116-91 decision on Nov. 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points in that victory.
Before we take a look at what might be our best options with Bucks vs Pistons betting picks, let’s go deeper and check out some NBA team stats and how both sides have done in recent NBA matchups.
Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks Odds
NBA odds list the visiting team Bucks as 11-point favorites. Milwaukee is -108 to cover, while the Pistons are -112 to cover the spread. On the money line, Detroit Pistons odds are +440, while the Bucks are -590.
At the time of this writing, the over/under total was set at 235 points. Both the over and under were fixed at -110.
We recommend you check your sportsbook of choice closer to game time to make sure odds have held.
Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks Information
Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks
Location of the game: Little Caesars Arena. Detroit, MI.
Date: Monday, January 23. 7:00 PM ET.
How to watch: Bally Sports Detroit.
Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks Analysis
Detroit Pistons Performance Recap and Analysis
NBA player stats say Bojan Bogdanovic has been good for 21.3 points per game, adding 3.6 boards for Detroit. Jaden Ivey is averaging 15.1 points and 3.6 rebounds over the last ten contests.
During that same span, the Pistons have gone 3-7. They’ve pinned up 113.7 points, 41.1 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 8.0 steals, and 3.5 blocks per game and gone 46.8% from the field. Their defense has been pretty faulty, as their foes have averaged 122.6 points per game.
Key Injuries
It’s smart to consider who will and won’t be on the floor come game time. Absences could really affect our Bucks vs Pistons betting picks and how we view our NBA picks.
Detroit will be without Marvin Bagley III (hand), while Cory Joseph is day-to-day with a knee ailment. Budding star Cade Cunningham has been missing for some time and is expected to sit the rest of the season (shin).
Betting Trends to Know
The Eastern Conference hasn’t been particularly kind to the Pistons, who are 4-22 in in-conference games. Against capable crews, Detroit hasn’t done all that much better, going 6-27 against opponents with a winning record.
Milwaukee Bucks Performance Recap and Analysis
Antetokounmpo is in front of Milwaukee as it heads into this one. The Greek superstar is fourth in the league, averaging 31.0 points per game to this point in the Milwaukee Bucks schedule.
Along with that, he’s averaging 11.9 rebounds for the Bucks. Bobby Portis has chipped in with 15.4 points and 9.8 rebounds over the last ten outings.
Milwaukee has gone 6-4, averaging 112.2 points, 46.2 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 6.0 steals, and 3.9 blocks per game. They’re shooting relatively well — 45.5% from the field. Opponents have averaged 113.8 points.
Key Injuries
The Bucks will be without a few key performers, the most noticeable of which will be Antetokounmpo, who’s out with a knee injury. As is Khris Middleton. Serge Ibaka is out with a personal matter.
Betting Trends to Know
One of the better teams in their grouping on the NBA schedule this go-round, the Bucks have gone 17-13 in Eastern Conference play. Close games haven’t been an issue for Milwaukee, who has posted a 4-0 record in matchups decided by less than four points.
Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Picks
Milwaukee Bucks moneyline: It won’t make you much money, but the visitors are heavy favorites in this one for a reason. Detroit has been in the tank for most of this year.
Total: The over will hit in blowout fashion.
Spread: Count on the Bucks to win big.
Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks Score Predictions
The final score in this one will be Milwaukee 128, Detroit 110. Those are all of our Bucks vs Pistons betting picks – make sure to stay tuned for more!
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