Bucks vs Pistons Prediction, Pick, and Preview, November 2 (11/2): NBA

Bucks vs Pistons Prediction, Pick, and Preview, November 2 (11/2): NBA

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Odds
Time 7:00 p.m. EST
Bucks money line -200
Bucks spread -4.5 (-115)
Pistons money line +170
Pistons spread +4.5 (-105)
Over / under 215.5 (-110)

 

Key stats
  Bucks Pistons
Record 3-4 1-5
Road / home record 2-1 1-1
Last 10 record 3-4 1-5
Streak 3L 1L
Over / under record 2-5 3-3
Points / game 108.29 96.17
Points allowed / game 111.86 107.17

 

Preview

Tonight we have the Milwaukee Bucks traveling to Detroit to take on the Pistons. The Bucks come into this game on a 3 game skid as they battle some early injuries to some key players. The Pistons come into this game as expected, winning only one game so far this season as this is a young team still trying to find their identity.

The Bucks come into this game battling some early season injuries as Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton (health/safety protocol), and Brook Lopez will all be out again tonight. Giannis is currently listed as probable with a knee injury but it looks like he will play. They will look to turn things around tonight against a young Pistons squad that is still trying to figure things out.

The Pistons come into this game healthy as they also get Cade Cunningham back after a rest day. Don't expect him to get his full run yet as the Pistons will look to ease him back. This Pistons team is still changing rotations around and trying to figure out what works and what doesn't. They'll look to get a win at home against a beat up Bucks team.

 

Milwaukee Bucks 

The Bucks come into this game riddled with injuries early in their campaign but a matchup with the Pistons could help turn things around. This will be a pace down spot for the Bucks as the Pistons play at a much slower pace at this point in the season. With Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, and Brooke Lopez all out Giannis will once again be asked to take on the majority of the load tonight. Expect Greyson Allen, Pat Cannaughton, and George Hill to fill in again into the starting lineup while Bobby Portis and Jordan Nwora will be key pieces off the bench to soak up some of Brook Lopez's minutes. The Bucks should be able to matchup pretty well against this Pistons team even with injuries as they have the experience and the veteran leadership to still win these games with key starters out. Giannis should have his way tonight as the Pistons have no one to matchup with him.

 

Detroit Pistons 

The Pistons come into this game at full health with Cade Cunningham back in action after a rest day following his season debut. He most likely tops out at 18-25 minutes tonight as the Pistons ease him back. This is a young Pistons squad still working on their rotations and figuring things out. While we know what Jerami Grant brings to the table with his scoring, rebounding, and blocks he could be also tasked with slowing down Giannis which could hinder his offensive output some. Saddiq Bey has been on a roll to start the season as he has been filling up the stat sheet in all areas and looks to take a step forward this season. Key players coming off the bench include Josh Jackson and Kelly Olynyk as the Pistons will need some peices to score to make this game competitive. 

Prediction

I'll be riding with the beat up Bucks in this one as they are still the better team even with the injuries. Giannas will have his way tonight and will put up a monster stat line once again and get his team back in the win column. The Pistons are young and though they do have some vets on their squad it won't be enough to slow down this discipined and experience Bucks team.

PICK: Bucks -4.5  (-115)

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