NBA Matchup - Bulls Pistons Odds Preview

Detroit PistonsChicago Bulls
9-10December 07, 2013, 08:00 | United Center8-9


The visiting Pistons hope to send their backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the spread at United Center against the Bulls.

The Bulls bring a 8-9 record (7-10 ATS) to the battle against the 9-10 Pistons, who are 10-9 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Chicago go 8-9 so far and the Pistons go 13-6. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news).

View Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Odds and Stats.

Chicago opened as -4-point Favorite at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total was sitting around 189 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting.

The Bulls - Pistons odds would favor the Pistons if the lines were set according to power ranks. Chicago is rated No. 16 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Pistons sit at No. 15. Math models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 91-90 win for the Bulls.



Detroit won its last outing, a 105-98 result against the Bucks on December 4. The Pistons covered in that game as a 4.5-point favorite, while the 203 combined points took the game OVER the total. Andre Drummond scored 24 points and chipped in with 19 rebounds for Detroit on Wednesday, leading the Pistons to a 105-98 victory over Milwaukee at Bradley Center.

How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Chicago's No. 3-rated squad against Detroit's No. 9-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Chicago rates No. 28 in the league with 5.41 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 26 with 6 per outing.

Next up:
Detroit home to Miami, Sunday, December 8th
Chicago home to Milwaukee, Tuesday, December 10th
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