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The Milwaukee Bucks (29-17) take on the Detroit Pistons (12-36) as 11.5-point favorites on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET on BSDE. The matchup’s over/under is set at 237.
How to bet Bucks vs. Pistons
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 11.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Bucks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Bucks have -573 odds to pick up the win, while the Pistons are listed at +421 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 237 points.
Bucks vs. Pistons Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, January 23, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSDE
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Arena: Little Caesars Arena
Bucks vs. Pistons Betting Trends
The Bucks have 24 wins against the spread in 46 games this year. Milwaukee has won 25, or 73.5%, of the 34 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Bucks games this year have hit the over on 22 of 48 set point totals.
The Pistons have played 48 games, with 21 wins against the spread. Detroit has been the moneyline underdog 46 total times this season. Motor City has finished 11-35 in those games. The Pistons have hit the over 58.3% of the time this season (28 of 48 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Bucks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 35 | 31 | 11.9 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Jrue Holiday | 35 | 19.6 | 4.9 | 7.5 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Brook Lopez | 45 | 14.5 | 6.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Bobby Portis | 46 | 14.3 | 10.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Khris Middleton | 7 | 11.1 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
Pistons
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Bogdanovic | 45 | 21.3 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Jaden Ivey | 44 | 15.2 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Saddiq Bey | 44 | 14.3 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Alec Burks | 35 | 13.6 | 3 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
| Killian Hayes | 45 | 9.8 | 2.8 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
Bucks vs. Pistons Injury Report
Pistons: Isaiah Stewart: Out (Shoulder), Killian Hayes: Questionable (Shoulder), Marvin Bagley: Out (Hand), Cade Cunningham: Out (Shin)
What you need to know about the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee is 24th in the NBA with 112.4 points per game so far this season. At the other end, it ranks sixth with 111.4 points allowed per contest. Offensively the Bucks have performed better when playing at home this season, averaging 118.3 points per game, compared to 106.5 per game in away games. In their last 10 games, the Bucks have been putting up 112.2 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 112.4 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Milwaukee is top-five this year in three-point shooting, ranking fifth-best in the league with 14 three-pointers per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 17th with a 35.5% shooting percentage from three-point land. The Bucks have taken 56% two-pointers and 44% three-pointers this year. Of the team’s buckets, 65.7% are two-pointers and 34.3% are threes.
What you need to know about the Detroit Pistons
Detroit is 25th in the league in points scored (112 per game) and second-worst in points conceded (119.6). The Pistons average 113.7 points per game at home, and 110.6 on the road. While the Pistons are posting 112 points per game in 2022-23, they have improved that mark over their last 10 games, amassing 113.7 a contest.
Beyond the arc, Detroit is 17th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (11.7). It is 17th in 3-point percentage at 35.5%. The Pistons take 62.4% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 37.6% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 70.5% of the Pistons’ baskets are 2-pointers, and 29.5% are 3-pointers.
Bucks vs. Pistons Predictions and Pick
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