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The Detroit Pistons (2-23) will look to halt a 22-game losing stretch when visiting the Milwaukee Bucks (17-7) on December 16, 2023 at Fiserv Forum.
The Bucks are an overwhelming favorite against the Pistons when the Bucks and the Pistons square off. The Bucks are favored by 17.5 points.
The game’s point total is set at 241.
Bucks vs. Pistons Odds
Point Spread for Bucks vs. Pistons
The spread for this matchup is set at 17.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Bucks as the favorite.
Milwaukee vs. Detroit Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Milwaukee has -1450 odds to win the game, while Detroit is listed at +850 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 241 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET
- Where: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- TV: BSW
Bucks vs. Pistons Betting Trends
The Bucks are 10-13-1 against the spread this season. This season, Milwaukee has won 17 out of the 23 games, or 73.9%, in which it has been favored. This season, Bucks games have hit the over 16 times out of 25 chances.
The Pistons have registered an 8-16-1 record against the spread this season. Detroit has won in two, or 8.7%, of the 23 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year. This season, 14 of the Pistons’ games have gone over the point total.
Bucks vs. Pistons Key Players to Watch
Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo is putting up 31.7 points, 4.9 assists and 11.0 boards per contest. Damian Lillard’s numbers on the season are 24.7 points, 4.5 boards and 7.0 assists per contest, shooting 41.6% from the field and 32.5% from downtown, with 2.8 made 3-pointers per contest. Brook Lopez posts 13.4 points, 4.7 boards and 1.4 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 2.9 blocks (first in NBA). Bobby Portis puts up 11.9 points, 6.5 boards and 1.2 assists per contest, shooting 49.1% from the floor.
Pistons
Cade Cunningham gives the Pistons 21.3 points, 4.0 boards and 7.1 assists per game. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks. Ausar Thompson provides 10.4 points, 8.2 boards and 2.4 assists per contest, plus 0.9 steals and 1.2 blocks. Killian Hayes averages 9.4 points, 3.0 boards and 4.4 assists, making 42.9% of his shots from the floor. The Pistons get 10.2 points, 6.8 boards and 1.4 assists per game from Isaiah Stewart.
What you need to know about the Bucks
The Bucks have been lifted by their offense, as they rank second-best in the NBA by averaging 123.3 points per game. They rank 24th in the league in points allowed (119.5 per contest). The Bucks are averaging 43.8 boards per game (17th-ranked in NBA) this year, while allowing 44.6 rebounds per contest (21st-ranked). The Bucks are averaging 25.5 assists per game, which ranks them 20th in the NBA in 2023-24.
Milwaukee is putting up 124.2 points per game at home. In road games, it is averaging 122.1 points per contest. Milwaukee is draining 14.1 treys per game (eighth-ranked in league). It has a 38.1% shooting percentage (sixth-ranked) from beyond the arc. Milwaukee is ceding 12.7 threes per game (14th-ranked in league). It is allowing opponents to shoot 35.8% (10th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
The Bucks have gone 7-3 over their last 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span. Seven of Milwaukee’s last 10 outings have gone over the total. The Bucks have seen an increase in scoring recently, putting up 126.9 points per game in their last 10 contests, 3.6 points more than the 123.3 they’ve scored this season. Milwaukee has been less stingy on defense lately, allowing 121.9 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 119.5 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2023-24 season.
What you need to know about the Pistons
The Pistons are the third-worst squad in the league in points scored (108.1 per game) and 23rd in points conceded (119.4). With 43.9 rebounds per game and 43.4 rebounds conceded, Detroit is 16th and 11th in the NBA, respectively. The Pistons are 16th in the NBA in assists (25.7 per game) in 2023-24.
At home, the Pistons average 108.8 points per game. On the road, they average 107.3. Beyond the arc, the Pistons are worst in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (9.9). And they are second-worst in 3-point percentage at 33.4%. In 2023-24 Detroit is fourth-best in the league in 3-pointers allowed (11.2 per game) and 16th in defensive 3-point percentage (37.0%).
The Pistons have covered the spread once, and are 0-10 overall, over their past 10 games. Detroit has hit the over in five of its last 10 games. Over its previous 10 games, Detroit is compiling 105.9 points per game, compared to its season average of 108.1. The Pistons are ceding 124.6 points per contest over their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 119.4 points allowed.
Bucks vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is Bucks, and we project that Pistons will cover the spread (Bucks -17.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 241 points.
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