by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Dec 29, 2022
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Friday, December 30, 2022
Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
Where to Watch: NBCS-CHI
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Pistons +7.5, Bulls -7.5; Over/Under: 229.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Pistons +7.5, Bulls -7.5; Over/Under: 229.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Pistons +7.5, Bulls -7.5; Over/Under: 229.5 points
Season Record
Detroit Pistons: 9-28 (5th place, Central Division)
Chicago Bulls: 15-19 (4th place, Central Division)
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Detroit Pistons: 1-9 last 10
Chicago Bulls: 5-5 last 10
Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Preview and Analysis
The Pistons are coming into this game with a 9-28 record overall and they are 4-15 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Orlando Magic in their last game. Alec Burks led the team in points in that game with 32 while Saddiq Bey was next on the team with 28 points. Bojan Bogdanović led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Jalen Duren led the team in rebounds with 18. They were 45% from the field, 42.9% from 3-point range, and 77.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 118.5 PPG against them. The Pistons have an ATS record of 17-17-3 this season and their O/U record is 21-15-1.
The Bulls are coming into this game with a 15-19 record overall and they are 8-8 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Milwaukee Bucks in their last game. DeMar DeRozan led the team in points in that game with 42 while Zach LaVine was next on the team with 24 points. DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic each led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Nikola Vucevic led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 45.7% from the field, 40.9% from 3-point range, and 86.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115 PPG against them. The Bulls have an ATS record of 16-17-1 this season and their O/U record is 16-18.
Pistons vs Bulls Prediction
The current betting odds have the Pistons listed as a 7.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Pistons have been terrible all season with one of the worst records in the NBA this year and they haven't really been any better in their road games either. They are just 1 of 2 teams in the NBA who have not reached 10 wins this season yet and they have been just as bad in their road games with a 4-15 road record. The Bulls haven't been any better though as they are still below .500 this season and they are only 8-8 in their home games this year. The Bulls haven't been great this season as they have struggled to win games and even though they are coming off of a big win against a good team in their last game, they haven't been playing well in their games lately and they definitely haven't been blowing many teams out this year. The Bulls have a much better chance at winning this game at home as the Pistons have been terrible on the road all year but the Pistons will still put up a fight in this game and the Bulls will struggle to pull away all game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Pistons to cover the spread in this game.
Pistons Bulls Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Friday, December 30, 2022 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Bulls 114 Pistons 110.
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NBA Betting Trends
Detroit Pistons: 4-14 ATS off a win by 10 points or more as an underdog. 10-19 ATS off a home win. 15-7 OVER as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points.
Chicago Bulls: 28-17 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 10-1 ATS off an upset win as a home underdog. 10-5 OVER after a game where they covered the spread.
Key Injuries
Detroit Pistons: M. Bagley III (PF) Ques Fri - Illness. I. Livers (PF) Early Jan - Shoulder. C. Cunningham (PG) out for season - Shin.
Chicago Bulls: D. Jones Jr. (SF) Ques Fri - Ankle. A. Caruso (SG) Ques Fri - Concussion. C. White (SG) Ques Fri - Leg. J. Green (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee. L. Ball (PG) Out indefinitely - Knee.
Notable Quotes
“I need an explanation about the decision because my understanding is you can’t leave the bench area and escalate a situation. That’s when really bad things can happen.” - Dwane Casey after his team’s win against the Magic in their game on Wednesday.
“You run faster if a dog starts chasing you, right? It’s kind of like that type of feeling, if that makes sense.” - DeMar DeRozan after their win against the Bucks in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Detroit Pistons
PG Killian Hayes
SG Jaden Ivey
SF Bojan Bogdanovic
PF Isaiah Stewart
C Jalen Duren
Chicago Bulls
PG Ayo Dosunmu
SG Zach LaVine
SF DeMar DeRozan
PF Patrick Williams
C Nikola Vucevic
Statistical Leaders
Detroit Pistons
PPG: B. Bogdanovic (20.7)
APG: C. Cunningham (6)
Reb/G: J. Duren (8.6)
Chicago Bulls
PPG: D. DeRozan (26.5)
APG: D. DeRozan (5)
Reb/G: N. Vucevic (10.3)
Coaches:
Detroit Pistons: Dwane Casey (5th season)
Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
