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Game time: April 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI

Article updated Apr 11, 8:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Detroit Pistons in a home-and-home series starting on Friday night at Little Caesars Arena. The Bucks hold a strong record against the

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The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Detroit Pistons in a home-and-home series starting on Friday night at Little Caesars Arena. The Bucks hold a strong record against the Pistons, with a 10-0 win streak in their last 10 matchups. Milwaukee is coming off a win against Minnesota, while Detroit suffered a loss to Sacramento. Despite Detroit being the betting favorite with a -5.5 opening line, the outcome of the game remains to be seen. Check back after the game for the Bucks vs. Pistons prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bucks +180 | Pistons -215

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

Total: Over/Under 228.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 68%.

Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks have rebounded from their losing streak with five consecutive wins, including a strong comeback against Minnesota. They are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference standings and will face New Orleans at home before hitting the road to play the Pistons. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in their last game with an impressive triple-double. Milwaukee averages 114.8 points per game and has a strong offensive performance, ranking high in field goal percentage and three-point shooting. Defensively, they are solid but have room for improvement in rebounding and turnovers. Antetokounmpo, Pat Connaughton, and Tyler Smith are questionable for the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 19, Milwaukee is ranked 12th in offense and defense this season and has a respectable record.

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Detroit Pistons Analysis

The Detroit Pistons have shown significant improvement this season, going from 14 wins to securing a playoff spot. Despite recent losses, they remain in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. In their upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks, they will aim to cut into their lead and end their losing streak. Offensively, the Pistons average 115.2 points per game and shoot well from the field and three-point line. Defensively, they are ninth in the league in efficiency but need to improve their three-point defense. Several key players are questionable for the next game. The Pistons rank 12th in power rankings, with strong offensive stats but room for improvement on defense. Their recent matchups with Milwaukee have been in their favor.

Milwaukee Bucks Dominating while Detroit Pistons Struggle: Bucks Favored in Matchup

The Milwaukee Bucks have demonstrated strong performance as they have secured victories in five out of their last six games, whereas the Detroit Pistons have faced defeat in four of their last five matchups. Milwaukee's success can largely be attributed to their impressive shooting accuracy, making over 48 percent of their shots in their previous three games, compared to the Pistons' 43 percent. Additionally, the Bucks exhibit excellent ball movement and rebounding skills, with an average of more than eight offensive rebounds per game, providing them with increased scoring opportunities. Their ability to limit turnovers to less than 10 per game further enhances their competitive edge. Conversely, the Pistons have struggled defensively, allowing an average of over 113 points per game at home. This indicates that they may face challenges in containing the Bucks' offensive prowess. Consequently, it is recommended to support Milwaukee in covering the spread.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Bucks+185 → +150Moved
  • Moneyline · Detroit Pistons-220 → -174Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Bucks+5.5 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Pistons-5.5 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over228.5 (-110) → 229.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under228.5 (-110) → 229.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

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

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-04-11T12:14:33.514Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Milwaukee Bucks have rebounded from their losing streak with five consecutive wins, including a strong comeback against Minnesota. They are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference standings and will face New Orleans at home before hitting the road to play the Pistons. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in their last game with an impressive triple-double. Milwaukee averages 114.8 points per game and has a strong offensive performance, ranking high in field goal percentage and three-point shooting. Defensively, they are solid but have room for improvement in rebounding and turnovers. Antetokounmpo, Pat Connaughton, and Tyler Smith are questionable for the upcoming game. With a power ranking of 19, Milwaukee is ranked 12th in offense and defense this season and has a respectable record.

The Detroit Pistons have shown significant improvement this season, going from 14 wins to securing a playoff spot. Despite recent losses, they remain in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. In their upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks, they will aim to cut into their lead and end their losing streak. Offensively, the Pistons average 115.2 points per game and shoot well from the field and three-point line. Defensively, they are ninth in the league in efficiency but need to improve their three-point defense. Several key players are questionable for the next game. The Pistons rank 12th in power rankings, with strong offensive stats but room for improvement on defense. Their recent matchups with Milwaukee have been in their favor.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Detroit Pistons 125-119

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Detroit Pistons 125-119 on April 11, 2025, a 6-point decision in the series. Milwaukee Bucks' strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 27-22. Against SportsJaw's recorded Milwaukee Bucks +4.5 (-110) spread, Milwaukee Bucks covered, while the 244 combined points finished over the recorded total of 229.5.

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Tipster picks

  • DtownsendSpread · Milwaukee Bucks +5.5 (-110)Win
  • Steve512Total · Over 228.5 (-110)Win
  • PeytoncSpread · Milwaukee Bucks +5.5 (-110)Win
  • MackintoshSpread · Milwaukee Bucks -5.5 (-110)Win
  • MoneymouthSpread · Detroit Pistons -5.5 (-110)Loss
  • CovergirlSpread · Detroit Pistons -5.5 (-110)Loss
  • Joem81Spread · Milwaukee Bucks +5.5 (-110)Win
  • BillywatersSpread · Detroit Pistons -5.5 (-110)Loss
  • Roderick806Total · Over 230.75 (-110)Win