The Bulls host the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Feb 27. Today’s game is set for 8:00 ET and will be shown on NBCS. Chicago comes into this game as 11-point favorites with the total set at 225.5. Keep reading to get our Bulls vs. Pistons predictions.
Bulls vs. Pistons Odds
- Spread: Bulls -11
- Total 225.5
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Feb 27
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: United Center, Chicago IL
- TV: NBCS
Pistons Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pistons have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous road games, Detroit has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 108 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Pistons have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
Bulls Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bulls have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Bulls have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 8-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 116 points per game in this stretch.
- Chicago has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Does Detroit Stand a Chance on the Road?
The Pistons are 8-49 this season and are currently on a six-game losing streak. In the Eastern Conference, they are 15th and 5th in the Central Division.
Detroit has been the underdog in all but five of their games this season. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -9 points per game. Today, they are getting 11 points against the Bulls.
On the road, the Pistons are 4-25 this season, and they have an ATS record of 15-14 on the road. Their average scoring differential on the road is -9.9 PPG.
In their last game against the Knicks, the Pistons lost by a score of 113-111. They covered the spread as 11-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 225 points.
Detroit’s O/U record for the season is 31-25-1, and they have hit the under in six straight games. On average, their games have finished with 234.6 points.
On the season, the Pistons are averaging 112.8 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. However, in their last two games, they have scored below their season average.
When it comes to scoring, Detroit has been better on the road this season, averaging 113.8 points per game compared to 111.8 at home.
In terms of pace, the Pistons are 7th in the league at 100.4 possessions per game. This has led to them being 1st in two-point attempts but just 29th in three-point attempts.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Pistons is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 121.8 points per game (27th). Inside the arc, the Pistons defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 55.6% and 38.2% from three-point territory.
Do the Bulls Have What it Takes at Home?
The Bulls have a record of 30-26-1 against the spread this season, including a 15-13 ATS record at home. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games against the spread.
Chicago has an O/U record of 30-26-1 this season, and 42 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 225.5. On average, their games have finished with a combined score of 224.9 points.
The Bulls won their last game against the Pelicans by a score of 114-106. The O/U line for that game was 224.5, and they were 5.5-point underdogs going into the game.
After the win, the Bulls are now 27-30 on the season, which is currently 9th in the Eastern Conference. In games vs. the Eastern Conference, they are 15-20 and 3-7 against Central Division opponents.
At home, the Bulls are averaging 112.1 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. Overall, they are 25th in scoring at 111.8 points per game.
Chicago has outscored the NBA scoring average in 36.8% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Bulls are 27th in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Bulls are making 36% of their attempts, which is 20th in the NBA. From inside the arc, they are 23rd in field goal percentage at 52%.
Currently, the Bulls’ defense holds the 11th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.1 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Bulls are causing 11.7 turnovers per game, ranking 3rd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 16th in rejections, averaging 5.1 blocked shots each game.
Bulls vs. Pistons Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is DeMar DeRozan and his points prop of 23.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. In this game against the Bulls, we suggest betting on the under for DeMar DeRozan and his points prop set at 23.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 23.
- The Prop: DeMar DeRozan Under 23.5 Points (-110)
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Bulls vs. Pistons Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +11, we have the Pistons 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 225.5 and our model has the Pistons and Bulls finishing with a combined 208 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pistons +11 | at Fanduel Sportsbook
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