The Chicago Bulls (20-24) battle the Detroit Pistons (12-35) Thursday at Accor Arena in Paris, France. Tip is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bulls vs. Pistons odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bulls beat the Golden State Warriors 132-118 Sunday, closing as a 6-point home underdog. Chicago is 8-14 straight up (SU) on the road this season and is 22-20-2 against the spread (ATS). It has covered 4 of its last 6 games. Chicago’s strength is on offense, ranking 5th in field goal percentage (48.8%).
The Pistons lost to the New York Knicks 117-104 Sunday as an 8.5-point underdog. Detroit is 6-19 straight up on the road and is 20-24-3 ATS this season. It is just 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games. The Pistons’ weakness is defense, ranking 29th in opponents’ FG percentage (49.3%).
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Bulls vs. Pistons odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bulls -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Pistons +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bulls -6.5 (-112) | Pistons +6.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Bulls vs. Pistons key injuries
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
Pistons
- F Marvin Bagley III (hand) out
- G Cade Cunningham (tibia) out
- F Jalen Duren (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bulls vs. Pistons picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 121, Pistons 112
Moneyline
PASS.
The Bulls at (-260) are unplayable yet are the clearly better team, also making the Pistons at (+220) not a great value. Ultimately, pass the moneyline value.
Against the spread
BET BULLS -6.5 (-112).
The Bulls are playing far better than the Pistons, and on a neutral court, backing Chicago makes more sense. The Bulls, who have covered 5 of its last 7 games, can abuse the Pistons’ weakness highlighted earlier.
Detroit is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 and failed to cover at home against New York and New Orleans, closing as an 8.5-point and 5.5-point underdog. Detroit is 11-12-2 ATS on the road while Chicago is 11-10-1 ATS on the road.
Take the BULLS -6.5 (-110) given the strength-on-weakness factor and recent trends.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 235.5 (-105).
The Bulls have gone Under in 2 of their last 4, and the Pistons have gone Under in their last 2. Detroit has failed to score more than 111 points in 3 of its last 5 games. Its offense isn’t there, ranking 25th in the NBA in field goal percentage (45.4%).
Despite the Bulls’ offensive efficiency, they rank 14th in pace. Detroit sits 12th in pace. Neither team plays at an ultra-fast tempo.
With that in mind, back the UNDER 235.5 (-105).
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