Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
At 8:00 ET, the 5-7 Pistons (+183) will take on the 3-8 Bucks (-220) at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Bucks are favored by 5.5 points and the over/under line is set at 219.
This is a division matchup between the 7th-place Pistons and 12th-place Bucks. Detroit is 3rd in the Central Division, while Milwaukee is 5th.
DETROIT PISTONS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Pistons +5.5
This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-127 in favor of the Pistons.
- Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with Cade Cunningham points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 14 threes.
No Pressure for Detroit as Away Dogs
The Pistons improved to 5-7 on the season with a 123-121 win over the Heat on Tuesday. Detroit, who were +1.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 244 points went well over the pre-game line of 214.5.
Detroit started strong, going on a 10-0 run to open the game. They led 32-21 after the 1st quarter. Miami fought back, but the Pistons extended their lead to 91-82 after the 3rd quarter. Despite being outscored 29-20 in the 4th, Detroit held on for the win.
Cade Cunningham and Malik Beasley each scored 21 points in the Pistons’ 123-121 win over the Heat, with Beasley hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% rate. Jaden Ivey added 19 points, while Cunningham also contributed 9 assists and 7 rebounds.
Detroit shot 46.7% from the field and made 13 threes, shooting 36.1% from beyond the arc. Cunningham scored 12 of his points in the 3rd quarter and added 5 more in overtime, while Beasley also chipped in 5 points in the extra period.
Defensively, the Pistons started strong, holding the Heat to 21 points in the 1st quarter, but they allowed 30+ points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. In the 4th, they gave up 29 points but managed to secure the win despite allowing 121 points.
Detroit sent Miami to the line just 13 times, where they hit 10 free throws. The Heat shot 46% from the field, including 37% from deep with 17 made threes. The Pistons grabbed 41 defensive rebounds, allowed 12 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 4 blocks.
Will Milwaukee Find a Way to Win at Home?
The Bucks improved to 3-8 on the season after a 99-85 win over the Raptors on Tuesday. Milwaukee, playing at home, was favored by 8.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 184 fell well short of the 225-point over/under line.
Milwaukee took control early, winning each of the first three quarters and entering the 4th with an 81-67 lead. A key moment came when the Bucks went on an 11-0 run, extending the score from 54-46 to 65-46. The teams played to an 18-18 tie in the final quarter.
In the Bucks’ win over the Raptors, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 23 points, shooting 75% from the field. Bobby Portis added 17 points, and Brook Lopez contributed 13, despite hitting just 35.7% of his shots.
Milwaukee made 16 threes, but shot only 28.6% from deep and 40.4% overall. Giannis scored 8 points in the 2nd quarter, while Ryan Rollins and AJ Green each added 6 points in the 3rd.
The Bucks’ defense was stellar on Tuesday, holding the Raptors to just 85 points. They gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter, 22 in the 2nd, 24 in the 3rd, and clamped down in the 4th, allowing only 18 points. Milwaukee limited Toronto to 34% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Bucks allowed 9 threes on 36% shooting. The Raptors also went 16/20 from the free-throw line. Milwaukee grabbed 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 17 offensive boards, and added 16 steals and 9 blocks.