Detroit Pistons (24-24) vs Chicago Bulls (21-28)
Game Info: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)
Betting Odds: Detroit Pistons -5.5 -- Over/Under: 233 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons duke it out at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have been in a real slump as they've lost eight of their last 10 games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after blowing past the Raptors in a 122-106 road win on Friday. Coby White led the team with 25 points and six assists, Nikola Vucevic added 21 points with 12 rebounds, while Josh Giddey allied 15 points with seven rebounds and six assists, but it was really the Bulls' reserves who were the difference as the bench combined for 40 points with all four players finishing in double figures in scoring. Jalen Smith was a real spark plug for the Bulls in this one as he scored 17 points on seven of 10 shooting in just 17 minutes of action.
Detroit Pistons
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in a real funk as they've lost five of their last eight games overall, but they will be eager to get something going after snapping a three-game skid with a 117-102 home win over the Mavericks on Friday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 40 points, six rebounds, and four assists, Tobias Harris added 17 points while Jalen Duren chipped in with 16 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists. As a team, the Pistons shot 44 percent from the field and nine of 35 from the 3-point line as they poured in 34 points in the second quarter to take the early lead, before they clamped down defensively and held the Mavericks to just 17 points in the fourth quarter to win comfortably at home.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last nine games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Pistons have won each of their last five games following a home win.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The favorites have covered the spread in four of the Pistons' last five games at Little Caesars Arena.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Pistons have lost each of their last 11 home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bulls have won 18 of their last 20 games against the Pistons.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in nine of the Bulls' last 11 games.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Pistons' last 11 day games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls' last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Bulls are still keeping an eye on Zach LaVine who is currently out due to personal reasons, while the Pistons are still playing without Jaden Ivey. The Bulls were really struggling before they snapped out of it with a big win over the red-hot Raptors in their last outing and you could almost say the same about the Pistons who were cold before their win over the Mavericks. It's hard to split these two squads at the moment, but the Pistons have been the better team this season and they are still the more healthy team, so let's go with the home team at the modest line behind another big game from Cunningham.
Peter’s Pick Detroit -5.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
