At 7:00 ET, the 13-66 Pistons will host the 37-42 Bulls in a divisional matchup at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. NBCS has the TV coverage.

Chicago is favored by 9.5 points and has an over/under of 217.5. They are 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Central Division. The Bulls have lost two straight.

CHICAGO BULLS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Pistons +9.5

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, April 11th.

WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-102 in favor of the Bulls.
  • Our projections have DeMar DeRozan finishing with DeMar DeRozan points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 12 threes.

Can Chicago Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

The Bulls have gone 38-40 ATS this season, and they have failed to cover the spread in two straight games. On the road, they are 19-18 ATS compared to 19-22 ATS at home.

Chicago has been the favorite in 32 of their games this season and has gone 19-13 in those games. As the favorite, they are 14-17 ATS and have an average scoring margin of +2.3 points per game.

As for their O/U record, the Bulls are 41-37-1 this season. In their last game against the Knicks, the teams combined for 245 points, surpassing the O/U line of 212.5. Today’s O/U line is set at 217.5.

The Bulls are currently in 9th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 37-42. In their division, they are in 4th place with a record of 6-9 against Central Division opponents.

In their last game, the Bulls lost to the Knicks by a score of 128-117. Chicago was 5-point underdogs in that game and finished with an ATS loss.

On the season, the Bulls are 23rd in the league in scoring at 111.8 points per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 28th in the league at 35%. In terms of pace, they are 24th at 96.8 possessions per game.

When looking at their scoring by location, the Bulls have actually scored slightly more on the road compared to at home. On the road, they are averaging 112.1 points per game compared to 111.5 at home.

So far this season, the Bulls have outscored the NBA scoring average in 39.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th in the league at 46%.

On defense, the Bulls come into the game ranked 16th in the league in points allowed at 113.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 113.7 points per contest (11th). The Chicago defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.2% of their field goal attempts vs. Chicago.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Pistons?

Detroit has lost five straight games and are 13-66 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 15th place and 5th in the Central Division.

The Pistons have been the underdog in 71 of their 79 games this season. As the underdog, they are 10-61 straight-up and 36-34 against the spread. Today, they are 9.5-point underdogs.

Detroit’s O/U record for the season is 40-38-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 229.4 points.

In their last game, the Pistons lost to the 76ers by a score of 120-102. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and Detroit was getting 15.5 points heading into the game.

For the season, the Pistons have an ATS record of 39-39, going 18-20 ATS at home and 21-19 ATS on the road.

At home, the Pistons are averaging 110.5 points per game, which is 26th in the league. Overall, they are 26th in scoring at 110.2 points per game.

So far this season, Detroit has outscored the NBA average in just 26.6% of their games. In terms of pace, the Pistons are 8th in the league at 99.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 23rd in the league at 46%.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pistons are 29th in made threes per game at 11.1. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc, which is 25th in the NBA. In terms of assists, Detroit is 22nd in the league at 25.6 per game.

The Pistons’ defense is presently ranked 26th in the league, allowing an average of 119.2 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Pistons are causing 14.7 turnovers per game, ranking 29th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 21st in rejections, averaging 4.7 blocked shots each game.