The Milwaukee Bucks (10-9) travel to face off against the Detroit Pistons (9-13) on Tuesday, December 3rd. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on FDSD. The Bucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pistons are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pistons. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Bucks vs Pistons

The Bucks Are Coming Off A Win

The Bucks moved to 10-9 on the season with a 124-114 win over the Wizards on Saturday. Milwaukee was at home and favored by 14.5 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 238, surpassing the O/U line of 230.

After trailing 29-28 after the 1st quarter, Milwaukee took control by winning each of the next three quarters. They went on a crucial 10-0 run in the 4th quarter, stretching the score from 107-103 to 117-103, and closed out the game by outscoring Washington 32-28 in the final period.

The Pistons Are Coming Off A Win

Detroit’s season record dropped to 9-13 after a 111-96 home loss to the 76ers on Saturday. The Pistons entered the game as +2 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total score of 207 points fell short of the 215.5-point O/U line.

Philadelphia’s 11-0 run early in the game set the tone, and after a strong 2nd quarter by Detroit, the 76ers pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Pistons 32-17. Detroit won the 4th quarter 27-22 but couldn’t close the gap.

Bucks Offense Breakdown

Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Bucks to a win over the Wizards, finishing with 42 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field. He scored 15 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Damian Lillard added 25 points and 10 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate, with 15 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter.

As a team, Milwaukee shot 51.2% from the field and connected on 16 threes, shooting 45.7% from beyond the arc. Brook Lopez contributed 18 points, hitting 4 threes, with 12 of his points coming in the 4th quarter.

Pistons Offense Breakdown

The Pistons struggled offensively in their loss to the 76ers, shooting just 38.5% from the field and 27.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes. Malik Beasley led the way with 19 points, connecting on 4 threes at an 80% clip, while Jaden Ivey added 15 points despite shooting 31.2%.

Beasley did most of his damage in the 2nd quarter, scoring 11 points, while Ivey put up 10 of his 15 in the opening period. Marcus Sasser contributed 12 points, and Wendell Moore scored 9 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter.

Bucks Team Defense

Defensively, the Bucks were consistent, giving up 29 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 28 points in the 3rd and 4th, but they still managed to secure the win despite allowing 114 points. Milwaukee limited Washington’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 9 made threes on 28% shooting.

The Bucks sent the Wizards to the line 24 times, where they hit 23 free throws. Milwaukee grabbed 31 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards. They also contributed 5 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Pistons Team Defense

The Bucks held the Wizards to 114 points on Saturday, giving up 29 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 28 in the 3rd and 4th. Milwaukee limited Washington’s three-point shooting, allowing just 9 threes on 28% shooting.

Defensively, the Bucks sent the Wizards to the line 24 times, where they made 23 free throws. Milwaukee grabbed 31 defensive rebounds, giving up 8 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 6 blocks.

Bucks vs Pistons Trends

• Across their five previous road games, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 105 points per game.
• Across their five previous home games, Detroit has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 117 points per game.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-4-1.
• Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a strong record of 5-0. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.

Bucks vs Pistons Prediction

The Pistons come in as the underdog at +4, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 221.5 and our model has the Bucks and Pistons finishing with a combined 257 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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