Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Wednesday

NBA Betting Preview: Bucks vs Pistons

The Milwaukee Bucks battle the Detroit Pistons in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re sweet on the Pistons who are -18.5 on the spread. The betting favorites should enjoy a big victory against the Bucks and cover the line at -105.

Milwaukee Bucks have suffered a defeat in their previous four road games including a recent 96-90 loss. This occurred at Barclays Center against Brooklyn Nets. A.J. Green poured in 20 points, with Taurean Prince contributing 16 and Cormac Ryan adding 14.

Detroit Pistons have won three home games on the spin. On the road at Kia Center in their last game, they were beaten 123-107 by Orlando Magic. Offensively, Jalen Duren led the charge with 18, while Daniss Jenkins contributed 18 and Javonte Green 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Pistons claim a 124-112 win over the Bucks at Little Caesars Arena. The Bucks have won eight of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	57	22	0.722	117.3	109.6	7.7	31-9	26-13	10-4	36-13	7-3	1L
Bucks	31	48	0.392	110.5	116.6	-6.1	18-22	13-26	9-6	20-29	3-7	1L

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3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Bucks are averaging 106.9 points, 40.0 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.1 blocks while shooting 46.6% from the field and 72.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 118.0 points and 41.6 rebounds per contest.

Ousmane Dieng is averaging 13.6 points and 4.7 assists, while Jericho Sims averages 8.0 rebounds and A.J. Green 3.3 (45.2%) 3-pointers made.

The Pistons have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.8 points, 42.0 rebounds, 31.2 assists, 10.2 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 50.4% from the field and 76.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 109.0 points and 39.2 rebounds.

Daniss Jenkins is averaging 19.9 points and 7.9 assists, while Jalen Duren has an average of 9.3 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 2.4 (48.0%) 3-pointers made.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s everything to like about the -18.5 line that Pistons have to cover in this NBA matchup. Take the -105 and feel confident that they get the job done.

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Key Bucks vs Pistons stats:

• The +18.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bucks in 5 of their last 10 games on the road.

Pistons -18.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks 104 - 125 Pistons

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -1667 with the sportsbooks, Detroit Pistons are regarded as 94% likely to win this NBA game. Milwaukee Bucks are the underdogs at +980 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

18.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 221.5 right now. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 221.5, it’s -108.

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Moneyline

Bucks

+980

Pistons

-1667

Point Spread

Bucks +18.5

-110

Pistons -18.5

-110

Total Points

Under 221.5

-112

Over 221.5

-108

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The Pistons have won three straight at Little Caesars Arena. They have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, putting up 121.00 points per contest and giving up 111.80.

The Bucks have endured four straight defeats on the road. They own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 104.20 points per contest while yielding 117.90.

The last Little Caesars Arena meeting saw the Pistons beat the Bucks 124-112. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at Little Caesars Arena, the Bucks have come away with eight wins, while the Pistons have two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O221.5	U221.5
Detroit Pistons Home Stats		8-2	232.80	121.00	111.80	7	3
Milwaukee Bucks Away Stats		2-8	222.10	104.20	117.90	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O221.5 = Games Over 221.5 Points
• U221.5 = Games Under 221.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

Detroit Pistons Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +18.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -18.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 224.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 222.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 221.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 221.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.90 pts and allowed 118.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 104.20 pts and allowed 117.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 225.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 232.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 221.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 221.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.80 pts and allowed 109.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 121.00 pts and allowed 111.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.40 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.90 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 11.40 (72.15%)
• Rebounds: Total 40, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 30.00
• Assists: 24.40
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 17.60
• Personal Fouls: 20.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.70 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.20 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 12.20 (72.19%)
• Rebounds: Total 39.3, Offensive 9.10, Defensive 30.20
• Assists: 24.10
• Blocks: 3.60
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 17.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.00 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.00 (75.95%)
• Rebounds: Total 42, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 31.20
• Blocks: 5.90
• Steals: 10.20
• Turnovers : 15.00
• Personal Fouls: 21.30

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 34.50 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.50 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.50 (79.46%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.7, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 30.80
• Assists: 30.90
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 10.70
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 21.00

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	54	25	0.684	114.6	106.9	7.7	28-11	26-14	10-5	35-15	8-2	4W
Knicks	51	28	0.646	116.8	110.4	6.4	28-9	23-19	12-3	33-16	7-3	3W
Raptors	44	35	0.557	114.4	111.9	2.5	22-17	22-18	4-11	31-18	5-5	1W
76ers	43	36	0.544	116.1	116.5	-0.4	22-18	21-18	9-7	25-25	6-4	2L
Nets	20	59	0.253	106.1	115.5	-9.4	12-28	8-31	3-12	14-34	3-7	2W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	57	22	0.722	117.3	109.6	7.7	31-9	26-13	10-4	36-13	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	50	29	0.633	119.6	115.3	4.3	25-14	25-15	11-5	31-18	8-2	3W
Bucks	31	48	0.392	110.5	116.6	-6.1	18-22	13-26	9-6	20-29	3-7	1L
Bulls	30	49	0.38	116.3	121.3	-5	18-22	12-27	4-12	18-31	2-8	1W
Pacers	18	61	0.228	112.4	120.8	-8.4	11-28	7-33	4-11	14-35	3-7	3L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	45	34	0.57	118.4	115.8	2.6	23-17	22-17	9-6	26-23	7-3	1L
Magic	43	36	0.544	115.5	115.2	0.3	25-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	5-5	3W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
Heat	41	38	0.519	120.4	118.5	1.9	25-15	16-23	8-7	25-24	3-7	1L
Wizards	17	62	0.215	112.8	124.7	-11.9	11-28	6-34	2-13	11-38	1-9	7L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	63	16	0.797	119.3	107.3	12	34-7	29-9	12-3	40-9	9-1	6W
Nuggets	51	28	0.646	121.8	117	4.8	26-13	25-15	10-5	33-16	9-1	9W
Timberwolves	47	32	0.595	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-15	22-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	40	39	0.506	115.6	116.1	-0.5	22-17	18-22	7-9	27-22	7-3	1L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Suns	43	36	0.544	112.8	111.4	1.4	24-16	19-20	10-6	27-22	4-6	1L
Clippers	41	38	0.519	114	112.4	1.6	22-17	19-21	9-6	24-25	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	60	19	0.759	119.7	111.3	8.4	30-7	30-12	12-3	34-15	9-1	1W
Rockets	50	29	0.633	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	7W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	25	54	0.316	115	120	-5	14-27	11-27	6-9	19-30	1-9	5L
Mavericks	25	54	0.316	113.7	119.4	-5.7	15-25	10-29	4-11	14-35	2-8	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	57	22	0.722	117.3	109.6	7.7	31-9	26-13	10-4	36-13	7-3	1L
Celtics	54	25	0.684	114.6	106.9	7.7	28-11	26-14	10-5	35-15	8-2	4W
Knicks	51	28	0.646	116.8	110.4	6.4	28-9	23-19	12-3	33-16	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	50	29	0.633	119.6	115.3	4.3	25-14	25-15	11-5	31-18	8-2	3W
Hawks	45	34	0.57	118.4	115.8	2.6	23-17	22-17	9-6	26-23	7-3	1L
Raptors	44	35	0.557	114.4	111.9	2.5	22-17	22-18	4-11	31-18	5-5	1W
76ers	43	36	0.544	116.1	116.5	-0.4	22-18	21-18	9-7	25-25	6-4	2L
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
Magic	43	36	0.544	115.5	115.2	0.3	25-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	5-5	3W
Heat	41	38	0.519	120.4	118.5	1.9	25-15	16-23	8-7	25-24	3-7	1L
Bucks	31	48	0.392	110.5	116.6	-6.1	18-22	13-26	9-6	20-29	3-7	1L
Bulls	30	49	0.38	116.3	121.3	-5	18-22	12-27	4-12	18-31	2-8	1W
Nets	20	59	0.253	106.1	115.5	-9.4	12-28	8-31	3-12	14-34	3-7	2W
Pacers	18	61	0.228	112.4	120.8	-8.4	11-28	7-33	4-11	14-35	3-7	3L
Wizards	17	62	0.215	112.8	124.7	-11.9	11-28	6-34	2-13	11-38	1-9	7L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	63	16	0.797	119.3	107.3	12	34-7	29-9	12-3	40-9	9-1	6W
Spurs	60	19	0.759	119.7	111.3	8.4	30-7	30-12	12-3	34-15	9-1	1W
Nuggets	51	28	0.646	121.8	117	4.8	26-13	25-15	10-5	33-16	9-1	9W
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Rockets	50	29	0.633	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	47	32	0.595	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-15	22-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	1W
Suns	43	36	0.544	112.8	111.4	1.4	24-16	19-20	10-6	27-22	4-6	1L
Clippers	41	38	0.519	114	112.4	1.6	22-17	19-21	9-6	24-25	7-3	2W
Trail Blazers	40	39	0.506	115.6	116.1	-0.5	22-17	18-22	7-9	27-22	7-3	1L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Mavericks	25	54	0.316	113.7	119.4	-5.7	15-25	10-29	4-11	14-35	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	25	54	0.316	115	120	-5	14-27	11-27	6-9	19-30	1-9	5L
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	63	16	0.797	119.3	107.3	12	34-7	29-9	12-3	40-9	9-1	6W
Spurs	60	19	0.759	119.7	111.3	8.4	30-7	30-12	12-3	34-15	9-1	1W
Pistons	57	22	0.722	117.3	109.6	7.7	31-9	26-13	10-4	36-13	7-3	1L
Celtics	54	25	0.684	114.6	106.9	7.7	28-11	26-14	10-5	35-15	8-2	4W
Nuggets	51	28	0.646	121.8	117	4.8	26-13	25-15	10-5	33-16	9-1	9W
Knicks	51	28	0.646	116.8	110.4	6.4	28-9	23-19	12-3	33-16	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	50	29	0.633	119.6	115.3	4.3	25-14	25-15	11-5	31-18	8-2	3W
Rockets	50	29	0.633	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	7W
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Timberwolves	47	32	0.595	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-15	22-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	1W
Hawks	45	34	0.57	118.4	115.8	2.6	23-17	22-17	9-6	26-23	7-3	1L
Raptors	44	35	0.557	114.4	111.9	2.5	22-17	22-18	4-11	31-18	5-5	1W
Magic	43	36	0.544	115.5	115.2	0.3	25-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	5-5	3W
76ers	43	36	0.544	116.1	116.5	-0.4	22-18	21-18	9-7	25-25	6-4	2L
Suns	43	36	0.544	112.8	111.4	1.4	24-16	19-20	10-6	27-22	4-6	1L
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
Clippers	41	38	0.519	114	112.4	1.6	22-17	19-21	9-6	24-25	7-3	2W
Heat	41	38	0.519	120.4	118.5	1.9	25-15	16-23	8-7	25-24	3-7	1L
Trail Blazers	40	39	0.506	115.6	116.1	-0.5	22-17	18-22	7-9	27-22	7-3	1L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Bucks	31	48	0.392	110.5	116.6	-6.1	18-22	13-26	9-6	20-29	3-7	1L
Bulls	30	49	0.38	116.3	121.3	-5	18-22	12-27	4-12	18-31	2-8	1W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Mavericks	25	54	0.316	113.7	119.4	-5.7	15-25	10-29	4-11	14-35	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	25	54	0.316	115	120	-5	14-27	11-27	6-9	19-30	1-9	5L
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L
Nets	20	59	0.253	106.1	115.5	-9.4	12-28	8-31	3-12	14-34	3-7	2W
Pacers	18	61	0.228	112.4	120.8	-8.4	11-28	7-33	4-11	14-35	3-7	3L
Wizards	17	62	0.215	112.8	124.7	-11.9	11-28	6-34	2-13	11-38	1-9	7L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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