At 7:00 ET, the Pistons will host the Bucks in a Central Division matchup. Milwaukee is favored by 12 and has a 29-13 record, which is good for 2nd in the East. On the other hand, Detroit is 4-38 and has lost two straight.

The over/under line for this game is 247.5, and it can be seen on BSDE. The Bucks are currently -738 on the moneyline, while the Pistons are +513. Little Caesars Arena is the site for this game.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -12

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 22nd.

WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-108 in favor of the Bucks.
  • Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with Giannis Antetokounmpo points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 16 threes.

Can the Bucks Pull Off a Road Win?

In their games this season, the Bucks have averaged a combined scoring total of 245.3 points per game, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 247.5. Overall, their games have averaged an over/under line of 239.4 points.

Milwaukee’s O/U record for the season is 26-16, and they have gone over the line in their last four games. This season, 33 of their games have had lower O/U lines than today’s line.

The Bucks are 29-13 this season and are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference. In games against the East, they are 22-11 and 7-2 against the West.

On the road, the Bucks are 10-9 this season, and they are favored by 12 points in today’s game. Against the spread, they are 8-11 on the road and have covered in five straight games.

In their most recent game, the Bucks beat the Pistons by a score of 141-135. Milwaukee was favored by 13.5 points in that game. This improved their ATS record to 16-26 for the season.

The Bucks are one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA, ranking 2nd in scoring at 124.6 points per game. They are especially dangerous on the road, where they lead the league with an average of 122.9 points per game.

So far this season, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 78.6% of their games. They have been particularly effective from three-point range, making an average of 14.3 threes per game (5th) at a 38% clip (8th).

Overall, Milwaukee is shooting 50% from the field (3rd) and has a true shooting percentage of 58% (2nd). They are also one of the top free-throw shooting teams in the league, ranking 3rd in made free throws per game.

The Bucks’ defense is presently ranked 25th in the league, allowing an average of 120.6 points per contest. Milwaukee’s defense is currently forcing 12.6 turnovers per game, which is 12th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 11th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.5 rejections per game.

Is a Home Win Possible for Detroit?

In their last game against the Bucks, the Pistons lost by a score of 141-135. This loss dropped the Pistons to 4-38 on the season, which is currently 15th in the Eastern Conference.

Detroit’s ATS record for the season is 18-23, and they have covered the spread in their last three home games. As the underdog, they are 4-35 straight-up and 18-20 vs. the spread.

This season, the Pistons have an O/U record of 27-14-1, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line of 247.5 is higher than all of their previous games this season.

On average, Detroit’s games have finished with 235.5 points, which is lower than today’s O/U line. In their last game vs. the Bucks, the teams combined for 276 points.

In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are 4-21 in conference games and 0-17 against non-conference opponents. In the Central Division, they are in 5th place.

When it comes to scoring, the Pistons are 24th in the NBA at 112.4 points per game. At home, they are averaging 111.7 points per game this season.

So far, the Pistons have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 28.6% of their games. They have also made 47% of their shots, which is 16th in the league.

One area where the Pistons have excelled is in getting to the free-throw line. They are averaging 22.3 free-throw attempts per game, which is 19th in the NBA.

So far, the Pistons’ defense is ranked 28th in the league at 123.0 points per contest. The Detroit defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Detroit.