In the 2024/25 NBA regular season, we will witness an Eastern Conference encounter where the Milwaukee Bucks will host the Detroit Pistons at the Fiserv Forum. The game, set to take place in Milwaukee, will start this Wednesday (13th) at 10 PM (Brasília time).
The Bucks and Pistons will face off for the first of their four matchups this season. In this prediction, check out our betting tips, team information, and where to watch the game.
Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons clash in a 2024/25 NBA regular season game. The Bucks aim for two consecutive wins, as do the Pistons. The prediction is a win for the Milwaukee Bucks, who have the home-court advantage. Additionally, there is an expectation that the game will not be as high-scoring as anticipated, suggesting a bet on “under 220.5 points” for the game.
Our Predictions: Milwaukee Bucks to Win
Both the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons played last night. The Bucks faced the Toronto Raptors and won. The Pistons, on the other hand, played against the Miami Heat and also emerged victorious. While the Pistons are currently in better form, the Michigan team had to endure a flight and an overtime game, whereas the Wisconsin team did not have to travel. Therefore, the forecast is a victory for the Bucks.
When both teams play back-to-back games, the tendency is for their performance to drop, leading to lower scores. Additionally, the Milwaukee Bucks are experiencing offensive issues, with practically only Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard playing (and the point guard might be out again due to concussion protocol). Furthermore, the Detroit Pistons have been performing well defensively as visitors. Thus, the suggested bet is in the under points market.
Latest news and statistics for the Milwaukee Bucks
Under the guidance of Doc Rivers, the Milwaukee Bucks continue their poor campaign, ranking among the bottom five in the Eastern Conference with three wins and eight losses. At least, the Wisconsin team is coming off a positive result from last night, a 99-85 victory against the Toronto Raptors.
In the win against the Raptors, the Bucks had a 40.4% shooting percentage overall and 28.6% from three-point range. Their standout players were Giannis Antetokounmpo, with 23 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and four blocks, Bobby Portis, who scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and Brook Lopez, with 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block.
Latest news and statistics for the Detroit Pistons
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons, coached by JB Bickerstaff, are in seventh place in the East, with a total of five wins and seven losses. The Michigan representative has three positive results in the last five rounds, coming off a 123-121 win over the Miami Heat, a game that also went into overtime.
In the victory against the Heat, the Pistons made 46.7% of their field goals and 36.1% of their three-point shots. Their key players were Cade Cunningham, who scored 21 points, grabbed seven rebounds, dished out nine assists, and blocked two shots, Malik Beasley, with 21 points and five rebounds, and Jaden Ivey, who recorded 19 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.