| MATCHUP | Chicago Bulls | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-20 | 28-9 |
| Where | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI | |
| When | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
The Chicago Bulls pay a visit to the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday night. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Pick.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
The Chicago Bulls have cooled off a bit recently as they’ve dropped four of their last six games overall. They will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting routed by the Celtics in a 115-101 road defeat on Monday. Matas Buzelis led the team with 26 points on nine of 12 shooting, Nikola Vucevic and Ayo Dosunmu each scored 15 points while Tre Jones chipped in with 10 points.
As a team, the Bulls shot just 44 percent from the field and 16 of 46 from the 3-point line as they got off to a horrible start and were always fighting an uphill battle after scoring a season-low 33 points in the first half. The Bulls started to heat up in the second half but they were never a threat after falling behind by 23 points early.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have been in fine form as they’ve won 11 of their last 15 games overall and they will be gunning for a third straight victory after making light work of the Knicks in a 121-90 win on Monday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 29 points and 13 assists, Javonte Green added 17 points while Jaden Ivey chipped in with 16 points.
As a team, the Pistons shot 55 percent from the field and 16 of 31 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running with 64 points in the first half to take a double-digit lead. Before they clamped down defensively to limit the Knicks to just 36 points in the second half to secure one of their most dominant wins of the season so far.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last seven games against Pistons teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have won each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine Wednesday road games.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in each of their last six Wednesday games at Little Caesars Arena.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The underdogs have won five of the Pistons’ last six games.
- The Pistons have lost seven of their last eight games at Little Caesars Arena against Bulls teams that held a losing record.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games as favorites following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Bulls’ last 10 games as underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Pistons’ last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons Player Facts
- Paul Reed ranks 7th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
- Ausar Thompson is one of only 14 qualified Guards in the league shooting at least 50% from the field this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.2%).
- The Pistons rank 30th in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (23.3).
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (31.4).
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (60.9).
Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
The Bulls are still missing Jalen Smith, Zach Collins and Josh Giddey with Coby White listed as questionable, while the Pistons are still playing without Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren. The Bulls have really been struggling lately, they are still missing some key players, and it’s no surprise to see them as double-digit underdogs in this spot.
The Pistons have been quietly going about their business, and they would’ve taken plenty of confidence from their dominant win over the Bucks on Monday. The Pistons beat the Bulls by 124-113 in the last meeting back on Nov. 12, and I am expecting a similar result in this one with the Pistons earning the win and cover at home.