The Detroit Pistons (13-66) welcome the Chicago Bulls (37-42) to Little Caesars Arena Thursday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Bulls vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Pistons lead 2-1
The Bulls have clinched a play-in tournament spot but aren’t locked into the 9th seed yet and can potentially drop to 10th. They have lost 3 of their last 4 games, most recently dropping one at home to the New York Knicks 128-117 Tuesday, closing as 5-point underdogs. Chicago is just 3-7 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 games and 38-40-1 ATS on the season. It is led by G DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 23.7 points per game.
The Pistons have been eliminated from the playoffs and have lost 13 of their last 14, covering in 6 of those. They are coming off a 120-102 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday, failing to cover as 15-point underdogs. Detroit has been a double-digit underdog in 3 of its last 4 games and is 2-1 ATS in those. It is 40-39 ATS on the season. The Pistons are led by G Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 22.7 points per game and is questionable for Thursday with a knee injury.