The Chicago Bulls (13-26) head to Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons (14-25). The Bulls are 3.5-point underdogs and will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 217 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Detroit at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Pistons (7.5-point favorites) were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-112, while the Bulls (3-point favorites) fell to the Indiana Pacers, 116-105. The Detroit game finished 6.5 points over the projected point total of 220.5, while the Chicago game finished 2.5 points under the projected point total of 223.5.
Chicago did a great job of making free throws (13-16; 81.3 percent) while Detroit had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.6 (above their season average of 22.3). Andre Drummond played well for Detroit with 28 points and 23 rebounds. Meanwhile, Chicago was led by Zach LaVine, who recorded 43 points and six rebounds.
In their three contests this year, the Bulls have won all three. The two teams combined to put up 226 points in their most recent game, which was well over the projected point total of 210. Chicago won 119-107, covering as a 1.5-point favorite. Chicago won the rebounding battle. The Bulls had 11 offensive rebounds and 46 total rebounds, while the Pistons had six and 29, respectively. LaVine was the game’s top overall scorer with 33 points.
Bulls games have no tendency in regards to the O/U total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Chicago holds records of 13-26 straight up (SU) and 18-20 against the spread (ATS).
Pistons games tend to go over the total (59.0 percent). Moreover, Detroit owns records of 14-25 SU and 14-23-2 ATS.
It might be a sloppy game for the Detroit offense. Detroit ranks 28th in the league in ball protection (turnover percentage of 15.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Chicago forces the most turnovers in the league (17.0 percent).
Bulls vs. Pistons Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Pistons, ATS Winner – Bulls, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Pistons average 24.3 assists per game, which ranks 14th in the league. The Bulls rank 19th in assists allowed per game (24.4).
- Chicago averages 9.9 steals per game, which ranks first in the league. Detroit ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (8.2).
- The Bulls rank sixth in fast break points per game (15.4) while the Pistons rank 17th in fast break points allowed per game (13.4).
- Chicago ranks 15th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.2) while Detroit ranks 25th (51.1).
- Detroit ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (30.1) while Chicago ranks 10th (32.7).
- The Bulls rank first in points off turnovers per game (20.9) while the Pistons rank 25th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.7).
- The Pistons average 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 17th in the league. The Bulls rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (6.5).
- Detroit ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (43.2) while Chicago ranks 25th (47.2).
- When holding opponents under 100 points, Detroit is 4-0 and Chicago is 4-2.
- When reaching the century mark, the Pistons are 13-18 and the Bulls are 13-15.
- Detroit is 8-11 ATS at home, while Chicago is 9-9 ATS on the road.
- Of the Bulls’ 18 road games, they have 10 overs and 8 unders.
- In 19 home games, the Pistons have 13 overs, 5 unders and 1 push.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Chicago and Detroit have both had 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Pistons are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Bulls are 0-5.
- During their last five games, the Pistons have scored an average of 109.8 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 112.8 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
- The Bulls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 2.1 for the season.
