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Today's Betting Overview - Pistons @ Bulls
The Pistons take on the Bulls on Sunday, April 9th at United Center, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Detroit Pistons (17-64) vs. Chicago Bulls (39-42)
- Date: Sunday, April 9th
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: United Center
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Pistons
- Bojan Bogdanovic (Out) Achilles
- Alec Burks (Out) Foot
- Rodney McGruder (Out) Illness
- Hamidou Diallo (Out) Ankle
- Isaiah Stewart (Out) Hip
- Cade Cunningham (Out) Shin
- Isaiah Livers (Out) Ankle
- Eugene Omoruyi (Doubtful) Ankle
Bulls
- Zach LaVine (Questionable) Rest
- Lonzo Ball (Out) Knee
- Justin Lewis (Out) ACL
Detroit Pistons - NBA Betting Analysis
The Pistons enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 122-115 win over the Pacers. Jaden Ivey and his 29 led the way for the Pistons. Detroit was the 6.5 point underdog heading into the game, giving them an ATS win.
Jaden Ivey’s scoring since December:
• December: 13.8 PPG on 51.1% TS
• January: 15.2 PPG on 52.8% TS
• February; 16.4 PPG on 57.2% TS
• March: 18.3 PPG on 51.7% TS
• April: 24.0 PPG on 59.5% TSHis improvement as a playmaker and pull up shooter has been crazy 🔥 pic.twitter.com/WvDBQ4aZCQ
— The Lead (@TheLeadSM) April 8, 2023
With the win, the team has moved to 17-64, placing them 15th in the Eastern Conference. So far this season, they have gone 9-32 at home and 8-32 on the road. Detroit's record against the spread is below .500 at 35-44.
The Pistons come into today's game ranked just 29th in scoring at 110.7 points per contest. Across their last five games, the unit is averaging 110 points per game. A key to the Pistons' offensive struggles is their inability to consistently knock down three-pointers. So far, Detroit is 19th in three-point attempts and 23rd in percentage at 35.2%. The team's scoring numbers are also hampered by a below average pace of play. For the season, the Pistons are just 99.1 in possessions per game.
Defensively, the Pistons are have allowed opponents to shoot 47.3% from the field and are giving up 112.5 points per game which is 112.5 in the NBA. Opponents have knocked down 36.4% of their looks from deep against Detroit. Generating turnovers has also been a weakness for the unit, averaging only 14.4 per game, placing them 7th in the league. On the boards, the Pistons rank 24th in defensive rebounds per contest.
Chicago Bulls - NBA Betting Analysis
The Bulls enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 115-112 win over the Mavericks. Coby White and his 24 led the way for the Bulls. Chicago was the 2.0 point underdog heading into the game, giving them an ATS win.
What a night for Coby White 🥶 pic.twitter.com/rN6ZJw6NM1
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) April 8, 2023
With the win, the team has moved to 39-42, placing them 10th in the Eastern Conference. So far this season, they have gone 21-19 at home and 18-23 on the road. This season, Chicago's ATS record sits at 41-40.
Going into today's game, the Bulls are ranked 22nd in scoring with an average of 113.2 points per contest. Over their five most recent games, the team has been scoring an average of 219 points per game. Some key reasons behind the Bulls' offensive struggles is their poor shooting numbers from outside. Currently, they rank 30th in attempts and 16th in percentage at 36.3%. The team's slow pace of play is also impacting their scoring numbers, as they are 98.9 in possessions per game. On average, Chicago gets to the line 21.8 times per game (26th) and has hit 80.9% of these attempts.
On the defensive end of the floor, the Bulls have allowed opponents to shoot 47.3% from the field and are allowing 112.5 points per game (17th). From beyond the arc, team's are shooting 36.4%. Throughout the season, Chicago's defensive unit has struggled to force turnovers, averaging just 12.8 per contest, placing them 10th in the league. In addition, they have had problems on the defensive glass, entering today's game 24th in defensive rebounds per contest.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Pistons vs. Bulls
The Bulls currently have the leg up in this year's season series against the Pistons. Across three games, the Bulls have a record of 3-0. The last head-to-head showdown between the teams ended in a 132-118 win for the Bulls. However, the Pistons covered the spread as the 7.5 point underdogs. The over/under line going into the game was 231.0, which they surpassed.
In the Pistons' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-2-1 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 1-1-1 ATS and 1-2 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 6-4 with an average of 224 points per contest.
Across Chicago's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 3-2 straight-up. As the favorite, the Bulls are 2-1 straight up on an average scoring differential of -7 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 2-1. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 217 points per game and an over/under mark of 6-3-1.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: DET +6
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 220.5
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