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The Milwaukee Bucks (6-0) take on the Detroit Pistons (2-6) as 11.5-point favorites on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 8:00 PM ET on BSD. The matchup has a 222.5 point total.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 11.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Bucks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Bucks have -629 odds to pick up the win, while the Pistons are listed at +446 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 222.5 points.
Bucks vs. Pistons Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSD
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Arena: Fiserv Forum
Bucks vs. Pistons Betting Trends
In the Bucks’ six games this year, they have five wins against the spread. Milwaukee has yet to lose any of the five games it has been chosen as the favorite in this season. The Bucks have hit the over in 37.5% of their opportunities this year (three times over eight games with a set point total).
Against the spread, the Pistons are 4-4-0 this year. Detroit has been the moneyline underdog six total times this season. Motor City has gone 1-5 in those games. Pistons games this season have eclipsed the over/under six times in eight opportunities (75%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Bucks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 6 | 33.8 | 12.8 | 5.2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 1 |
| Jrue Holiday | 6 | 19.2 | 5 | 8.3 | 1.8 | 1 | 2.3 |
| Brook Lopez | 6 | 15.3 | 6.8 | 1 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Bobby Portis | 6 | 13.3 | 10.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Grayson Allen | 6 | 9.3 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0 | 1.7 |
Pistons
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 8 | 23.1 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | 8 | 22.8 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Jaden Ivey | 7 | 15.7 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Saddiq Bey | 8 | 15.3 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 8 | 13.1 | 10.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1 |
Bucks vs. Pistons Injury Report
Bucks: Sandro Mamukelashvili: Out (Concussion), Jrue Holiday: Probable (Illness), AJ Green: Out (Nasal Fracture), Pat Connaughton: Out (Calf), Khris Middleton: Out (Wrist), Joe Ingles: Out (Acl)
Pistons: Jalen Duren: Out (Ankle), Alec Burks: Out (Foot), Marvin Bagley: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee owns a top-five defense this year, ranking best in the league with 103.8 points allowed per game. Offensively, it ranks 19th with 112.8 points scored per contest.
Milwaukee is 13th in the NBA with 12.8 treys per game this year. Meanwhile, it ranks 25th with a 33.5% shooting percentage from downtown. The Bucks have taken 57.8% two-pointers and 42.2% from beyond the arc this year. Of the team’s baskets, 68.7% are two-pointers and 31.3% are threes.
What you need to know about the Detroit Pistons
In 2022-23, Detroit is 22nd in the league offensively (111.8 points scored per game) and third-worst defensively (120.1 points allowed). At home, the Pistons score 116.5 points per game. Away, they score 107.
Detroit is 20th in the league in 3-pointers made (11.5 per game) and 20th in 3-point percentage (34.1%). In 2022-23, the Pistons have attempted 37.6% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 62.4% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 29.5% of the Pistons’ buckets have been 3-pointers, and 70.5% have been 2-pointers.
Bucks vs. Pistons Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is the Bucks, and we predict that Bucks will cover the spread (Bucks -11.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 222.5 points.
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