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Milwaukee Bucks Look to Extend Dominance Against Undermanned Detroit Pistons

Game time: December 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET

Venue: Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, WI

Article updated Dec 16, 1:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This Saturday, the Detroit Pistons travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks, who have taken 147 of the 260 all-time regular season games. The Bucks won the first meeting of

Game outlook

This Saturday, the Detroit Pistons travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks, who have taken 147 of the 260 all-time regular season games. The Bucks won the first meeting of the season, and are favored heading into the matchup with an opening line of -14.5. The 76ers last week handed the Pistons a loss and the Milwaukee Bucks also won in their previous game on Wednesday.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pistons +1,100 | Bucks -2,500

Spread: Pistons +14.5 (-110) | Bucks -14.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 244.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 96%.

Detroit Pistons

Detroit entered Friday with a 1-10 record on the road and have a -11-ppg scoring differential. Injuries to Cade Cunningham, Bojan Bogdanovic, Jalen Duren, Alec Burks, Isaiah Stewart, Marvin Bagley III, Jaden Ivey, Killian Hayes, Ausar Thompson, Marcus Sasser and Joe Harris have depleted the Pistons lineup. The Detroit Pistons have had a difficult start to the season, ranking 28th in offense, 23rd in defense, and 2-23 in overall record (8-16-1 ATS). They average 108.8 points per game, 43.92 rebounds per game (ranked 16th), 26 assists per game (ranked 15th), and 11.88 turnovers per game (ranked 27th). Complicating matters, they have a 1-10 record on the road and are affected by an abundance of injuries.

Milwaukee Bucks Analysis

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The Milwaukee Bucks held a three-game lead over the Indiana Pacers in the Central Division standings, and sealed their victory on Wednesday with a 64 point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee is second in the league for offense (scoring an average of 123.33 points per game), 24th for defense (allowing 119.46 points per game), and 17-7 (10-14 ATS) overall. The team excels from the field (hitting 50% of attempts and 38.06% of three pointers), rebounds (43.79), and offensive assists (25.54). Defensively, the Bucks allow a field goal percentage of 46.73%, 82.10% of free throws, 35.76% of three pointers, and 44.63 rebounds per game. Along with this, they average 26.67 defensive assists and 12.33 turnovers per game.

Detroit Struggles Continue on Road vs Milwaukee Bucks

Detroit last won on October 28 when they defeated the Bulls 118-102 at home. Since then, they have struggled at both ends of the floor. Now, they are on the road with a 1-10 record for the second game of a back-to-back facing a much more talented Bucks team with a rest advantage. Given the performance of Antetokounmpo against the Pacers in their last game, it is likely the Bucks will beat the Pistons in a one-sided game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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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+1,300 → +750Moved
  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Bucks-2,500 → -1,300Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Pistons+14.5 (-110) → +16.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Bucks-14.5 (-110) → -16.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over244.5 (-110) → 241 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under244.5 (-110) → 241 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Pistons
2-23 matchup record · 1-8-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Milwaukee Bucks
17-7 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-16T06:14:22.886Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Detroit entered Friday with a 1-10 record on the road and have a -11-ppg scoring differential. Injuries to Cade Cunningham, Bojan Bogdanovic, Jalen Duren, Alec Burks, Isaiah Stewart, Marvin Bagley III, Jaden Ivey, Killian Hayes, Ausar Thompson, Marcus Sasser and Joe Harris have depleted the Pistons lineup. The Detroit Pistons have had a difficult start to the season, ranking 28th in offense, 23rd in defense, and 2-23 in overall record (8-16-1 ATS). They average 108.8 points per game, 43.92 rebounds per game (ranked 16th), 26 assists per game (ranked 15th), and 11.88 turnovers per game (ranked 27th). Complicating matters, they have a 1-10 record on the road and are affected by an abundance of injuries.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-11-08Detroit Pistons 118 · Milwaukee Bucks 120
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Detroit Pistons 146-114

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Detroit Pistons 146-114 on December 16, 2023, a 32-point decision in the series. Milwaukee Bucks' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 43-20. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Pistons +16.5 (-110) spread, Milwaukee Bucks covered, while the 260 combined points finished over the recorded total of 241.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MiamimikeTotal · Over 240.5 (-110)Win
  • FlyigglesflySpread · Milwaukee Bucks -17 (-110)Win
  • TweiskoffTotal · Under 240.75 (-110)Loss
  • BluedevilSpread · Milwaukee Bucks -17 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Milwaukee Bucks -17 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 240.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Detroit Pistons +17 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 240.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Milwaukee Bucks -17 (-110)Win