The Chicago Bulls (5-9) travel to face off against the Detroit Pistons (7-8) on Monday, November 18th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on CHSN. The Pistons are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Bulls are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bulls. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Bulls vs Pistons
The Bulls Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Bulls dropped to 5-9 on the season after a 143-107 loss to the Rockets on Sunday. Chicago was a +4.5 underdog at home but failed to cover the spread, losing by 36 points. The game’s total of 250 points exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 16.5 points.
After a close 1st quarter, the Rockets went on a 17-0 run, turning a 64-52 deficit into a 69-64 lead. Houston then dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring Chicago 81-52, and entered the 4th quarter with a 108-78 lead.
The Pistons Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Detroit moved to 7-8 on the season with a 124-104 road win over the Wizards on Sunday. The Pistons, favored by 5 points, covered the spread with the 20-point victory. The total score of 228 points fell just short of the 231.5-point over/under line.
Detroit jumped out to an early lead, finishing the 1st quarter up 28-18. Washington made a push with a 10-0 run, but the Pistons responded by outscoring the Wizards 37-26 in the 3rd quarter, taking a 102-79 lead into the 4th.
Bulls Offense Breakdown
In their 143-107 loss to the Rockets, the Bulls shot just 33.6% from the field and 25% from three-point range, despite making 14 threes. Zach LaVine led the team with 15 points, scoring 6 in the 1st quarter and 5 more in the 3rd.
Talen Horton-Tucker added 12 points, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter. Nikola Vucevic contributed 9 points and 6 rebounds in the defeat.
Pistons Offense Breakdown
Jaden Ivey’s 28 points and 8 assists led the way for the Pistons in their 124-104 win over the Wizards, with Malik Beasley adding 26 points, including 6 threes. Cade Cunningham contributed a triple-double, finishing with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Detroit hit 17 threes at a 44.7% clip, with Beasley connecting on 6 of his attempts. Ivey also hit 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from beyond the arc.
Bulls Team Defense
Defensively, the Bulls struggled on Sunday, giving up 143 points to the Rockets. They allowed 41 points in the 2nd quarter and 40 in the 3rd, leading to the loss. Overall, the Rockets shot 52% from the field.
Chicago did well in limiting Houston’s three-point shooting, holding them to 29% and just 10 made threes. The Bulls also recorded 8 steals and 7 blocks in the game.
Pistons Team Defense
The Bulls struggled defensively against the Rockets, giving up 143 points in a tough loss. They allowed 41 points in the 2nd quarter and 40 in the 3rd, with Houston shooting 52% from the field.
Chicago did well in limiting the Rockets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 10 made threes on 29% shooting. The Bulls finished with 34 defensive rebounds, 8 steals, and 7 blocks.
Bulls vs Pistons Trends
- In their last five games away from home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 117 points per game in these contests.
- In their last ten games at home, the Pistons have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-3-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 106 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Pistons have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.
Bulls vs Pistons Prediction
Coming in as the underdogs at +4.5, we have the Bulls as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 233.5 and our model has the Bulls and Pistons finishing with a combined 257 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:November 18, 2024 Bulls, Pistons