The Detroit Pistons (27-26) visit the Chicago Bulls (22-31) on Tuesday. Tip-off from United Center is at 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pistons vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1; Bulls won 122-112 in Detroit Nov. 18 and Pistons won 127-119 at home on Feb. 2.
The Pistons have won 2 straight games and 4 of their last 6 contests and will take on the Bulls in Chicago on consecutive nights. They are coming off a 112-102 home win over the Charlotte Hornets, failing to cover the 12-point as favorites.
The Bulls have lost 2 straight and 3 of the last 4 games. They lost 132-111 on Saturday to the Golden State Warriors, failing to cover the 6-point spread as home underdogs.
Pistons at Bulls odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Pistons -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Bulls +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pistons -5.5 (-110) | Bulls +5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Pistons at Bulls key injuries
Pistons
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (illness, knee) out
- G Ayo Dosunmu (illness) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pistons at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Pistons 125, Bulls 117
Moneyline
The Bulls have allowed 121 or more oints in 6 of their last 7 games, including the 127-119 loss in Detroit Feb. 2. They are 10-17 at home.
The Pistons are 13-13 on the road, but have lost their last 3 road games. They are 15-7 against teams with a losing record.
Expect a Detroit win, but don’t bet them at -210 because you get much better value with the spread.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Pistons’ last 9 wins have been by at least 5 points while the Bulls’ last 7 losses have been by 8 or more points. They have not covered the spread in their last 10 losses.
BET PISTONS -5.5 (-110).
Over/Under
The totals for the previous matchups this season were 234 and 245.
Three of the last 4 games for the Bulls have surpassed 238 total points. Three of the last 5 for Detroit have as well.
BET OVER 238.5 (-110).
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