The Milwaukee Bucks (10-14) and Detroit Pistons (18-5) meet Saturday in an Eastern Conference battle from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Bucks lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 116-101 Friday, failing to cover as a 1-point home underdog. The Under (221.5) cashed. Off the bench, F Bobby Portis scored a team-high 22 points on 9-for-16 shooting. Milwaukee has traded off winning and losing over its last 5 games and is 2-3 against the spread (ATS) in those. It is 10-14 ATS on the season. They’re playing without superstar F Giannis Antetokoumpo (calf).
The Pistons edged the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 Friday, failing to cover as an 8.5-point home favorite. The Over (236) hit. Detroit, which has the best record in the conference, was led by G Cade Cunningham, who scored 29 points on 7-for-15 shooting. The Pistons have won 3 of their last 4 games yet are just 1-3 ATS in that span. They are 13-10 ATS on the season.
Bucks at Pistons odds
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Moneyline (ML): Bucks +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Pistons -700 (bet $700 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +12.5 (-110) | Pistons -12.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Bucks at Pistons key injuries
Bucks
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
F Giannis Antetkounmpo (calf) outF Taurean Prince (neck) out
Pistons
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
F Duncan Robinson (ankle) questionableG Marcus Sasser (hip) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Pistons picks and predictionsPrediction
Pistons 115, Bucks 105
PASS.
There’s no playable moneyline wager here. The Pistons (-700) should win but are too expensive to consider.
BET BUCKS +12.5 (-110).
The Pistons haven’t covered well as a signficant favorite. They have failed to cover in 6 straight games when favored and are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 performances as a favorite of 8.5 or greater. Detroit’s offense has plateaued, scoring 114 or fewer in 4 of its last 6 games.
The Bucks are a heavy underdog with their former MVP sidelined, and they are 2-1 ATS in their last 3 games as an underdog 4.5 or greater. Milwaukee’s defense has impressed as well, allowing 116 points or fewer in 5 of its last 7 games.
Those trends suggest it’ll be a somewhat close game. With that in mind, take BUCKS +12.5 (-110).
BET UNDER 224.5 (-110).
Both teams are trending towards the Under. The Pistons are 2-4 O/U across their last 6 games, and they will be facing a side without their leading weapon.
Milwaukee is 1-6 O/U in its last 7 games and has scored 109 or fewer in 4 of those. The Bucks offense has scored 109 or fewer in 4 of their last 5 road games. Back UNDER 224.5 (-110).
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