Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/16/23

Looking to win big? The Pistons and Bucks face off at 6:00 ET on BSW. The Bucks are hosting the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 240.5 points and the Bucks are the favorite to win at home vs. the Pistons.

DETROIT PISTONS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Pistons +18

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 16th.

WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-106 in favor of the Bucks.
• Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with Giannis Antetokounmpo points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.2% and knocking down 13 threes.

Are Detroit Ready for a Road Win?

Heading into their matchup vs. the Bucks, the Pistons have an overall record of 2-23 and are hoping to end their 22 game losing streak. In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are in 15th place and are 5th in the Central division.

Detroit has an overall ATS record of 8-16 for the season so far. Detroit has failed to cover the spread in three straight home games and are 3-9 ATS at home compared to 5-7 on the road.

In their latest game, the Pistons offense put up 92 points against the 76ers. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.2% and made 4 threes. The team’s top scorer is Cade Cunningham, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 21.3, while Ausar Thompson also carries a PPG average of 10.4 into the game.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Pistons is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 119.4 points per game (23rd).

The Pistons defense is coming off a game in which they held the 76ers offense to just 43.2% shooting. Overall, they gave up 124 points to Philadelphia.

Do the Bucks Have What it Takes at Home?

Over their last ten games, the Bucks have gone 7-3 and have an overall record of 17-7. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently 2nd and are also leading the Central division.

Milwaukee comes in with an overall ATS record of 10-14 so far this season. When playing on the road, the Bucks hold an ATS record of 5-5 in contrast to a 5-9 record against the spread when playing at home.

In their latest game, Milwaukee’s offense looked good, scoring 140 points against the Pacers. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 53.9% and made 37/48 free throws. In terms of offense, the Bucks have a season-long field goal percentage of 50%, putting them 2nd in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 6th in percentage and 8th in three-pointers made.

Looking at the Bucks defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 119.5 points per game (24th).

Inside the arc, the Bucks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.6% and 35.4% from three-point territory.