The Chicago Bulls are starting to look like a team that could contend for the NBA title with 2015 winding down and will look to collect their fifth win in a row when they welcome the Detroit Pistons to town Friday. Tonight’s contest marks the end of a five-game home stand and the finish of a stretch of nine of 10 games at the United Center.
The Pistons (15-12, 15-11-1 ATS) have won three of their last four games to sit tied for eighth in the crowded Eastern Conference standings. Detroit has historically been a solid play against Chicago, going 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings against them.
As solid as Chicago has been on the floor lately, they’ve been far from a safe bet when it comes to producing on a consistent basis at the betting window. The Bulls are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games following an ATS win.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Detroit Pistons betting line opened this morning as 3.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 196 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 103-100 win for the Bulls on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Detroit Pistons have seen them go 15-12 and 15-11-1 ATS so far this NBA season, while the Chicago Bulls are at 15-8 and 9-14 ATS. In Over/Under totals betting, the Bulls are 7-16, while the Detroit Pistons are 13-14. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Detroit injuries news.
The betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 7-rated Detroit Pistons taking on the No. 13-rated Chicago Bulls in this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Detroit Pistons rank No. 3 in the league with 47.15 per game. That compares with Chicago's No. 1 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Chicago is the NBA's No. 18-ranked team at 8.09 per game, while the Detroit Pistons rate No. 13 with 8.52 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Boston was victimized by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope for 31 points as the Pistons defeated the Celtics 119-116 in NBA action on Wednesday.
The Bulls grabbed a 98-85 win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday, behind a 24-point effort from Jimmy Butler at United Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Miami, Tuesday, December 22nd
Chicago at New York, Saturday, December 19th