Pistons vs. Bucks: NBA preview, odds, parlay and best bet
You may need to step around confetti and Lions signs, but it’s worth it to visit downtown Detroit for an NBA game featuring two of the biggest stars in pro basketball. First, register and opt-in for a promotional offer from one of the top NBA sports betting apps. Second, choose your favorite Pistons for a player prop or parlay. Now, watch your wagers and the game plays out. Here is the preview and best bet to make on tonight’s Pistons vs. Bucks game.
The Pistons and Bucks may be divisional and geographic rivals (which state looks more like a mitten: Michigan or Wisconsin?), but Milwaukee is a 12-point road favorite across Michigan sportsbooks. This is the second in a home-and-home series between these teams. On Saturday, the Bucks defeated the Pistons, 141-135.
The Pistons are 1-9 since halting their 28-game losing streak in late December. In four of those losses, Detroit has been defeated by at least a dozen points. On Monday, they face the tall task of containing both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Those two are super in every sense of the word “superstar.”
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Head coach Monty Williams is mixing up the lineup for Detroit to hopefully see some more success. Newcomers Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala are in the red, white and blue of the Pistons, but it’s been mainstays Alec Burks and Ausur Thompson who have upped their time in recent games.
We’re on a winning streak here at MLive, with four correct best bets between the Pistons, Red Wings and NFL Playoffs. All wise bettors should remember that past success never predicts future success. Yet, we love our best bet for the Pistons vs. Bucks on Monday night.
Detroit was down 70-67 to the Bucks at the half on Monday on the road. The Pistons are getting great production from a few of their long-dormant three-point shooters. If those pieces fit the puzzle nicely tonight, we like Detroit to lead at the half. We think Milwaukee is still too talented to lose this game, but if this half-time/full-time parlay from FanDuel Sportsbook hits, we win $501 on a $100 wager.
- Swishes: 12
- Airballs: 9
- Bankroll: +$260
The Pistons have lost five consecutive games to Milwaukee, but Detroit is 3-2 against the spread in those contests. That’s why we like Pistons: +12 (-108, DraftKings).
We expect this Monday night game at Little Caesars Arena to be close through three quarters. The Bucks play selective defense, and the Pistons are getting production from role players with star guard Cade Cunningham on the sidelines with an injury. Both Alec Burks and Jaden Ivey (26 PPG in his last three games) are finding the bottom of the net. The Pistons should beat the spread at home. Winning the game is another thing: but if you’re a sharp bettor, you’ll still find ways to come out ahead even if your favorite team is losing.
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