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The Milwaukee Bucks (29-13, 16-25-1 ATS, 26-16 O/U) take on the Detroit Pistons (4-38, 19-23 ATS, 27-14-1 O/U) in a divisional bout on Monday evening. The Bucks and Pistons just met on Saturday night. The Bucks recorded a 141-135 road win and now lead the season series 2-0.
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The Milwaukee Bucks are seeking their 30th win of the season. Milwaukee continues to shine, winning four of their last five games propelled by a barrage of scoring. This includes a 143-142 overtime home win against the Kings last week. The only loss in that span was a 135-95 road loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. They rebounded with a 141-135 road win against the Pistons on Saturday. The Bucks have covered the spread in one of their last five games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored at least 30 points in two of his last three performances. The 29-year-old star power forward did not play on Wednesday and returned on Saturday. He has recorded an average of 31.2 PPG. He scored 22 against the Pistons last month and 31 on Saturday. Damian Lillard has scored at least 25 points in three of his last four clashes. The 33-year-old point guard had his bes t game of the season against the Pistons, netting 45 points. Lillard is now averaging 25.5 PPG on the year. Khris Middleton has shot below 43% in three of his last four games. The veteran forward is posting an average of 14.4 PPG on 48% shooting.
Giannis put 'em in the spin cycle. pic.twitter.com/yQMOvEz9p9
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 20, 2024
The Bucks are 2-3 in their last five road games but did not cover the spread once that span. Milwaukee has netted at least 130 points in three of their last five games and is scoring an average of 124.5 points on the year, marking them second. They are conceding an average of 120.6 points, placing them 25th.