The Detroit Pistons (17-64) battle the Chicago Bulls (39-42) Sunday. Tip from the United Center is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pistons vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pistons are 0-3 straight up against the Bulls this season and 1-2 against the spread (ATS). The total is 2-1 O/U in the 3 matchups so far this season.
In the Pistons’ last 13 games, they have beaten Indiana twice and lost every other matchup. They are 5-7-1 ATS over that span. They are 34-43-4 ATS on the season. The Over has hit in 5 straight games for the Pistons.
The Bulls are locked into a play-in game spot in the Eastern Conference. They are 3-2 straight up and ATS in their last 5 games and are 39-39-3 ATS on the season.
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Pistons at Bulls odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:14 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pistons +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Bulls -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons +5.5 (-105) | Bulls -5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): Off the board
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Pistons at Bulls key injuries
Pistons
- F Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles) out
- G Cade Cunningham (tibia) out
- C Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) out
Bulls
- G Zach LaVine (knee) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pistons at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 117, Pistons 109
Moneyline
AVOID.
The Pistons haven’t had their top-2 scoring options for the last few weeks and have struggled, losing 11 of their last 12. Detroit doesn’t seem to be competitive in most games either. Pass on their moneyline value.
Similarly, the Bulls are too expensive at (-250) to play here.
Against the spread
LEAN BULLS -5.5 (-115).
The Bulls are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games and 3-3 ATS over their last 6 home games. Chicago is 20-19-1 ATS at home this season while Detroit is 17-30-2, the league’s 9th-worst covering rate in that situation.
The Pistons are 4-7-1 ATS in their last 12. They have failed to score more than 108 in 3 of their last 4 games, so their offense has struggled without many key weapons.
Ultimately, considering the situation each team is in and the health factors, take BULLS -5.5 (-115).
Over/Under
Not available when published, but if the line is set at 220.5, bet the Over.
The Pistons have gone Over in 5 straight games and in 6 of their last 7. The Bulls have gone Over in 2 of their last 4 and are 6-2-1 O/U in their last 9 games. Chicago has scored at least 115 in 3 of their last 5 games as well.
The Pistons rank 21st in defensive rating since the All-Star break. The Bulls rank 9th in true shooting percentage (60%) since the All-Star break as well. Scoring should be easy for the home side.
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