The Detroit Pistons (8-49) travel to the Chicago Bulls (27-30) for a Tuesday night matchup. These two sides have faced each other twice and both were comfortable wins for each side. However, today’s hosts won their last match at the United Center and are heavy favorites again today.
Additionally, the visitors are on a six-game losing streak Moreover, they have not looked or played well. But their last two games were a deficit of a combined five points. But the hosts are losers of two of their last three games. While the odds have a clear favorite, this might be closer than anticipated.
Do you see the hosts winning by double-digits today?
Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Betting Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Detroit Pistons | +10.5 -110 |
O 225 -110 |
+425 |
| Chicago Bulls | -10.5 -110 |
U 225 -110 |
-575 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings SportsBook** | |||
Fixture: Detroit Pistons @ Chicago Bulls
Date And Time: February 27, 2024 @ 8:00 p.m. EST
Location: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Key Stats
Detroit Pistons (Averages)
Points: 112.8
Points Allowed: 121.9
Field Goal Efficiency: 42.3/89.5 for 47.3%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 11.2/31.0 for 36.2%
Free Throw Efficiency: 16.9/21.9 for 77.3%
Rebounds: 11.1 Offensive, 32.4 Defensive, 43.5 Combined
Assists: 26.5
Steals: 6.0
Blocks: 4.9
Turnovers: 14.8
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 44.2/89.5 for 49.4%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 11.9/31.4 for 38.1%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 21.5/26.4 for 81.4%
Rebounds Against: 9.6 Offensive, 33.0 Defensive, 42.6 Combined
These Detroit Pistons have lost six straight games, but tonight represents a good opportunity to get back into the win column. For those worried about tanking, the Pistons look to avoid being with the all-time low NBA team in terms of wins for a single NBA season. While it might not mean much, these players are still competing and fighting every game to get to at least double-digit wins.
Detroit is not a good team. But they looked more competitive in their last two games as mentioned. Jaden Ivey is a game-time decision for tonight. Moreover, Cade Cunningham is infuriated and will look to put on a show tonight. He wants to lead his team to compete and win games, even though the season is over. While losing may be beneficial, the NBA lottery system allows the Detroit Pistons to compete while still clinging to the hope of getting a top pick.
Chicago Bulls (Averages)
Points: 111.8
Points Allowed: 113.1
Field Goal Efficiency: 41.7/89.4 for 46.7%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 11.8/32.7 for 36.0%
Free Throw Efficiency: 16.7/21.0 for 79.4%
Rebounds: 11.1 Offensive, 32.5 Defensive, 43.6 Combined
Assists: 24.5
Steals: 7.7
Blocks: 5.1
Turnovers: 11.7
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 40.7/86.5 for 47.1%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 14.5/39.2 for 36.9%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 17.2/22.0 for 78.1%
Rebounds Against: 10.0 Offensive, 33.5 Defensive, 43.5 Combined
Chicago is a bad team. But they play a Detroit Pistons team tonight who is possibly worse. However, they beat a good playoff-contending team in the New Orleans Pelicans in their building. But they lost three of their last four games before then. Therefore this is a bad team that is also not in good form. They have a lot of issues, and the question of their future remains in serious doubt.
However, Coby White remains their brightest spot. He’s averaging 22.9 points through his last ten matchups. While they aren’t a great scoring team, he should be able to exploit matchups against the Detroit Pistons today. Additionally, DeMar DeRozan averages 22.6 points per game. But this game provides Alex Caruso a chance to shine. He shoots 39.5% from range. Furthermore, he is likely to find opportunities by slashing to the rim.
Game Prediction
I see the Detroit Pistons keeping tonight close against the Chicago Bulls. Moreover, this is likely to be an ugly game. Therefore picking against the spread is the play here. Additionally, the under is the safer bet here. While they might get hot, the odds are that both teams will struggle to score enough points to threaten the over. However, the new motivation and focus of the Detroit Pistons make it that they are likely to at least keep things close, maybe even win.
Final Pick
Detroit Pistons +10.5 and Under 225
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