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Game time: November 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, WI

Article updated Nov 13, 6:01 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Wednesday, November 13 at 8 p.m. ET, the Detroit Pistons will be facing off against the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. Milwaukee is currently favored to win with a -5.5

Game outlook

On Wednesday, November 13 at 8 p.m. ET, the Detroit Pistons will be facing off against the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. Milwaukee is currently favored to win with a -5.5 point spread that has remained unchanged leading up to the game. As of now, the outcome of Tuesday's games has not impacted the betting line for this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pistons +190 | Bucks -220

Spread: Pistons +5.5 (-110) | Bucks -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 215.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 69%.

Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons, with a record of 3-0, are preparing to play their third and final game of the homestand on Tuesday after coming off a narrow 101-99 home loss to Houston. In the loss, notable performances came from Cade Cunningham who scored 26 points, Isaiah Stewart with 16 points, and Malik Beasley with 15 points. Offensively, the Pistons are averaging 107.1 points per game, shooting 46.5% from the field and 33.9% from three. Defensively, they are allowing 109.6 points per game, with opponents shooting 45.4% from the field and 35.1% from three. Ausar Thompson will be absent from the upcoming game. The team currently holds a power ranking of 25, ranking 26th in offense and 9th in defense. They have a season record of 5-7 (7-5 against the spread). The Pistons excel in rebounding, ranking 8th in the league, while also showcasing strong passing with an average of 23.91 offensive assists per game. Defensively, they rank 8th in opponent field goal percentage and 13th in opponent three-point percentage. Overall, the Pistons are looking to improve their performances and secure more victories as the season progresses.

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Milwaukee Bucks Analysis

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently struggling with a 2-8 record and face the Toronto Raptors in their next game. Offensively, the Bucks are averaging 110.6 points per game while shooting 47.5% from the field and 35.6% from three. Defensively, they are allowing 115.7 points per game and opponents are shooting 46.4% from the field and 37.3% from three. Despite a strong performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo in their last game, the Bucks suffered a 113-107 loss to Boston. They will be without key players Damian Lillard and Middleton for their upcoming game. Additionally, the Bucks have a power ranking of 24 and rank #19 in offense and #20 in defense. In their last three matchups against Detroit, the Bucks went 3-0. The team ranks #10 in field goal percentage, #30 in free throw percentage, and #16 in three-point percentage. Defensively, the Bucks rank #17 in opponent field goal percentage, #30 in opponent free throw percentage, and #26 in opponent three-point percentage. They are averaging 43.4 rebounds and 21.5 assists per game on offense, and 44.9 rebounds and 26.6 assists per game on defense.

Milwaukee Bucks Favored to Cover the Spread in Second Game of Back-to-Back Series

Both teams are playing their second game in as many nights and will face off in their respective Cup games on Tuesday. Given the circumstances, it is advisable to consider Milwaukee as the favorable option to secure a victory and cover the spread in this matchup. Despite dealing with injuries to key players such as Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to deliver another strong performance and lead the Bucks' offense. Additionally, Detroit has struggled offensively, which should provide an opportunity for Milwaukee to secure a crucial win. Therefore, it is recommended to place a wager on the Bucks covering the spread in this game.

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SportsJaw Pistons vs Bucks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Pistons vs Bucks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Pistons+192 → +230Moved
  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Bucks-225 → -280Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Pistons+5.5 (-110) → +7 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Bucks-5.5 (-110) → -7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over219.5 (-110) → 212.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under219.5 (-110) → 212.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Pistons
3-0 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Milwaukee Bucks
1-3 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-13T23:01:45.343Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Both teams are playing their second game in as many nights and will face off in their respective Cup games on Tuesday. Given the circumstances, it is advisable to consider Milwaukee as the favorable option to secure a victory and cover the spread in this matchup. Despite dealing with injuries to key players such as Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to deliver another strong performance and lead the Bucks' offense. Additionally, Detroit has struggled offensively, which should provide an opportunity for Milwaukee to secure a crucial win. Therefore, it is recommended to place a wager on the Bucks covering the spread in this game.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Detroit Pistons 127-120

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Detroit Pistons 127-120 on November 13, 2024, a 7-point decision in the series. Milwaukee Bucks' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 38-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Pistons +7 (-110) spread, the spread pushed, while the 247 combined points finished over the recorded total of 212.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • 1118240754Spread · Detroit Pistons +5.5 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationSpread · Milwaukee Bucks -5.5 (-110)Win
  • MoneymouthSpread · Milwaukee Bucks -5.5 (-110)Win
  • IrishblueSpread · Milwaukee Bucks +5.5 (-110)Win