Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24
At 7:00 ET, the Bulls (+150) will travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons (-179) in a Central Division matchup. Detroit (7-8) is currently favored by 4.5 points over Chicago (5-9).
Little Caesars Arena will host this game, and CHSN will have the TV coverage. The over/under line for this matchup is 233.5 points.
CHICAGO BULLS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Bulls +4.5
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-127 in favor of the Bulls.
- Our projections have Coby White finishing with Coby White points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 16 threes.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Bulls?
Chicago’s season record dropped to 5-9 after a 143-107 loss to the Rockets on Sunday. The Bulls, who were +4.5 underdogs, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 250, surpassing the O/U line of 233.5 by 16.5 points.
After a close 1st quarter, the Rockets went on a 17-0 run, taking the score from 64-52 to 69-64. Houston dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring Chicago 81-52 during that stretch. The Bulls trailed 108-78 going into the 4th quarter.
The Bulls struggled offensively in their 143-107 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 33.6% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also off, hitting 25% from deep, though they did manage to connect on 14 threes.
Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 15 points, scoring 6 in the opening quarter. Talen Horton-Tucker added 12 points, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter.
Defensively, the Bulls struggled on Sunday, giving up 143 points to the Rockets. Chicago allowed 41 points in the 2nd quarter and 40 in the 3rd, with Houston shooting 52% from the field.
Chicago did manage to limit the Rockets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 29% with 10 made threes. The Bulls also recorded 8 steals and 7 blocks in the game.
Will Detroit Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Detroit improved to 7-8 on the season with a 124-104 win over the Wizards on Sunday. The Pistons, who were favored by 5 points, covered the spread with the 20-point victory. The total points for the game were 228, just under the O/U line of 231.5.
Detroit jumped out to an early lead, holding Washington to 18 points in the 1st quarter. The Wizards made a push with a 10-0 run, but the Pistons responded by outscoring them 37-26 in the 3rd quarter to take a 102-79 lead into the 4th.
The Pistons knocked down 17 threes at a 44.7% clip in their win over the Wizards, with Jaden Ivey leading the way with 28 points and 8 assists, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Malik Beasley added 26 points, connecting on 6 threes at 54.5% shooting.
Cade Cunningham contributed a triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, hitting 2 threes at 50%. Ivey scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Beasley added 7 in the 4th.
The Pistons’ defense shined in the 1st quarter, holding the Wizards to just 18 points, but they struggled in the 2nd, allowing 35. They tightened up in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 26 and 25 points, respectively, to secure the win.
Detroit’s defense gave up 12 threes on 44% shooting but limited Washington’s trips to the line, where they went 14/20. The Pistons controlled the boards with 38 defensive rebounds, allowing just 5 offensive boards, while also recording 11 steals and 4 blocks.