| MATCHUP | Detroit Pistons | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 41-13 | 24-32 |
| Spread | -10.5 -112 | +10.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -550 | +410 |
| Total | Over 234.5 (-105) | Under 234.5 (-115) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
The Detroit Pistons invade the United Center to do battle with the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Here’s a Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls game. This article will include a Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls pick.
Detroit Pistons Betting Preview
The Detroit Pistons have been on a tear, as they’ve won 13 of their last 16 games overall, and they will be aiming for a fifth straight victory after blowing past the Knicks in a 126-111 road win on Thursday. Cade Cunningham led the team with 42 points, eight rebounds, and 13 assists on 17 of 34 shooting. Paul Reed added 18 points, while Tobias Harris chipped in with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists.
As a team, the Pistons shot 52 percent from the field and 13 of 30 from the 3-point line as they played excellent defense at the start of the game to hold the Knicks to just 22 points in the second quarter, but they really didn’t lock the game up until the fourth quarter, where the Pistons poured in 36 points to run away with it in the end.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in a major slump, as they’ve lost 10 of their last 11 games overall, and they will be hoping to arrest an ugly seven-game losing streak after getting beaten by the Raptors in a 110-101 loss on Thursday. Anfernee Simons led the team with 20 points, Isaac Okoro added 16 points, and Tre Jones chipped in with 12 points and six assists off the bench.
As a team, the Bulls shot just 42 percent from the field and 12 of 40 from the 3-point line as they found it tough to get going and scored just 45 points in the first half to fall behind early. The Bulls picked it up in a much more competitive second half, but they just didn’t take good enough care of the ball as they racked up 20 turnovers for the game. Josh Giddey had a quiet game of just five points on one of seven shots, while Matas Buzelis shot just two of 10 from the field for his four points.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Pistons have lost 12 of their last 13 road games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Bulls have won four of their last five games as home underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in nine of their last 11 games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Detroit Pistons will win
- The Bulls have lost each of their last seven games.
- The Pistons have won 10 of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Pistons teams that held a winning record.
- The Pistons have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against the Bulls following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bulls’ last four games as home underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Pistons’ last four games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Pistons are still keeping an eye on Tolu Smith, who is questionable due to a right knee contusion, while the Bulls have ruled out Zach Collins, with Jaden Ivey listed as questionable. These teams have already clashed three times this season, with the Pistons blowing out the Bulls in the last two meetings to take a 2-1 series lead.
These two teams are trending in opposite directions at the moment, and I don’t think that’s going to change after this match, as I have the Pistons coming away with the comfortable win and cover on the road. The line is hefty, but still not high enough to sway me from taking the red-hot Pistons in this spot.