The Milwaukee Bucks (29-17) face the Detroit Pistons (12-36) at Little Caesars Arena Monday. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Pistons odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pistons enjoyed 3 days off after their loss to the Chicago Bulls in Paris as 7.5-point underdogs. Detroit has lost 6 of its last 7 games with little hope of salvaging their season with 34 games yet to be played.
The Bucks faced the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday without star F Giannis Antetokounmpo and lost 114-102 as 2.5-point underdogs. Milwaukee was outrebounded and had just 24 assists from their 39 field goals.
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Bucks at Pistons odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:33 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks -750 (bet $750 to win $100) | Pistons +525 (bet $100 to win $525)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -10.5 (-115) | Pistons +10.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bucks at Pistons key injuries
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
- C Serge Ibaka (personal reasons) out
- G Khris Middleton (knee) probable
Pistons
- F Marvin Bagley III (hand) out
- G Killian Hayes (shoulder) questionable
- C Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Pistons picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 118, Pistons 106
Moneyline
There are plenty of reasons to like the Bucks over the lowly Pistons, but obviously at -750 you can AVOID the moneyline, unless you are trying to slightly boost a parlay.
Against the spread
The Bucks have covered in 4 of their last 5 games after a loss and they are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games against a team with a losing record. Milwaukee is also 8-4 when on a rest disadvantage.
The Pistons have covered just once in their last 7 games. Detroit has yet to win a division game (0-7).
BET BUCKS -10.5 (-115).
Over/Under
Trends like the Under for this game. For Milwaukee, the Under is 5-1 in their last 6 road games when facing a team with a losing home record. The Under has also hit in 4 of the Pistons’ last 5 games after a double-digit home loss.
LEAN UNDER 233.5 (-110).
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