Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 16/12/2023, 06:10  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Detroit Pistons in the NBA at Fiserv Forum on Saturday night. The Bucks have a 17-7 record so far this season and are sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference, while the Pistons are 2-22 and sitting bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. 

The Milwaukee Bucks enter this game in excellent form, having secured victories in seven of their last nine matches. They are now looking for their third win on the bounce following their impressive 140-126 home triumph over the Pacers on Wednesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo was immense in the match, leading the team with a career-high 64 points, 14 rebounds, and four steals, with a 20-of-28 shooting performance. Over the past 20 games, Milwaukee boasts a 15-5 record, ranking sixth in net rating and holding the third-highest offensive rating in the league during that period. The Bucks also enjoy a rest advantage in this matchup, having last played at home on Wednesday. Their dominance at Fiserv Forum is evident, with just one loss in 11 matches this season. The Bucks are averaging 123.3 points per game, 3.9 points more than the 119.4 points the Pistons typically concede.

Last outing, the Pistons saw James Wiseman leading the team with 20 points in a 124-92 defeat against the 76ers on Friday. That result means they are yet to win a match since October 28, when they secured a 118-102 win over the Bulls at home. Since then, they have faced a challenging 22-game winless streak and have been struggling at both ends of the court. The visitors are 1-11 on the road and now face the formidable Bucks, who boast a talented roster and enjoy a rest advantage. The Pistons are scoring an average of 108.1 points per game, which is 11.4 points less than the 119.5 points the Bucks typically allow. Notably, over the last ten games, the Pistons have experienced a further dip in scoring, averaging 2.2 points less than their season-long average.