Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction 4/13/25 NBA Picks

Detroit Pistons Betting Preview

The Detroit Pistons have been in a rut as they've lost five of their last seven games overall. They will be eager to bounce back in this one after coming up just short to the Bucks in a 125-119 home defeat on Friday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 36 points and 12 assists on 15 of 21 shooting, Malik Beasley added 21 points off the bench, Tobias Harris scored 17 points while Jalen Duren tallied 11 points with 16 rebounds and five assists. As a team, the Pistons shot 49 percent from the field and 18 of 39 from the 3-point line as they battled with the Bucks the entire contest and never trailed by more than 11 points. However, they couldn't find the buckets when they needed it most, scoring just 10 points in the final 5:50 to fall short in the end. 

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks would love to cap off their regular season with an eighth straight victory after sneaking past the Pistons in a tough win on Friday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with a triple-double of 32 points, 11 rebounds and 15 assists, Bobby Portis added 17 points with 10 rebounds off the bench while Kevin Porter Jr chipped in with 16 points and seven assists. As a team, the Bucks shot just 45 percent from the field and 17 of 39 from the 3-point line. However, this win was more about their defense as they kept the Pistons quiet in the fourth quarter to escape with the gritty road win.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

• The Pistons have lost each of their last 11 games against Bucks teams that held a winning record.
• The Bucks have won 28 of their last 29 games against the Pistons.
• The Bucks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games following a road win.
• The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents following a loss.

Why the Detroit Pistons will win

• The Pistons have won each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Bucks have lost each of their last six Sunday games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.

Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

The Pistons are still shorthanded with Isaiah Stewart and Ausar Thompson both listed as out, while the Bucks will likely be without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez, and Gary Trent Jr. It's hard to make much of an argument for the Bucks who have decided to rest everyone for this matchup. So, I will lean towards the Pistons to take advantage and get some revenge after losing a tough one on Friday.