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Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
Milwaukee is trying to stop a slide. The Bucks have dropped eight of nine and are coming off a frustrating 129-126 loss at Washington where they surrendered 18 more shot attempts. Kevin Porter Jr. delivered his first 30-point game since 2023, and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 26, but defensive lapses and turnovers cost them control.
Detroit enters with a 17-4 record and sits atop the Eastern Conference. The Pistons beat Milwaukee 129-116 eleven days ago and snapped a 13-game losing streak in the series. Their late-game poise has been sharp, with tight wins over Miami and Atlanta. Cade Cunningham continues to close games at an elite level and is playing the best basketball of his career.
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Line Movement and Odds
Detroit opened -2 and has moved to -3 as sharper wagers hit the road favorite. Milwaukee sits at +3, with most of the handle leaning toward the Pistons due to recent form and the previous matchup.
The total opened at 231.5 and climbed to 232.5. Public bettors have tilted toward the over, expecting pace from Milwaukee and the shot volume Detroit generates.
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Matchup Breakdown
Detroit’s consistency comes from Cunningham’s control and Duren’s presence inside. Cunningham is averaging 28 points and nine assists while managing tempo and late-game execution. Detroit rebounds at a top-tier rate and protects the paint well.
Milwaukee needs cleaner possessions. They remain elite in shooting efficiency, ranking near the top in effective field goal percentage and three-point percentage. Porter’s return gives them another downhill creator. But the Bucks’ transition defense has been vulnerable, and loose possessions are giving opponents extra volume.
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Injuries and Conditions
Milwaukee Bucks
- Kevin Porter Jr., back spasms, day-to-day
- Gary Harris, Achilles, day-to-day
- Taurean Prince, back, out indefinitely
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Detroit Pistons
- Duncan Robinson, ankle, day-to-day
- Marcus Sasser, groin, questionable
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No weather impact for this indoor matchup.
Best Bets and Prediction
Detroit has won 14 of its past 16 and remains stable in late possessions. Milwaukee’s shooting can keep them in range, but their defensive inconsistency makes it hard to back them against a top-tier offense that controls tempo.
Projected Score: Pistons 120, Bucks 114
Best Bet: Pistons -3
Secondary Lean: Over 232.5
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