Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 19

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 19, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Bulls (20-24) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Pistons (12-35)
  • Total (Over/Under): 236.5 points
  • Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 3:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSDET & NBCS-CHI

The Chicago Bulls visit AccorHotels Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Paris.

The Bulls are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at + (+).

The Bulls vs Pistons Over/Under is Not Found total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bulls are 22-21 against the spread, while the Pistons are 20-24 against the spread.


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Bulls vs. Pistons Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Chicago Bulls+ +O Not Found ++
Detroit Pistons + +U Not Found ++

Pistons vs Bulls Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bulls will win Thursday‘s game with 66.9% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bulls will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 55.5% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bulls and Pistons, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 53 games (+14.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 46 of their last 77 games (+12.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 2H Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 away games (+12.27 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 47 of their last 83 games (+11.07 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 1Q Spread in 23 of their last 35 games (+10.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 58 of their last 86 games (+26.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 75 games (+20.64 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 1H Moneyline in 31 of their last 69 games (+19.10 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have covered the 2Q Spread in 52 of their last 82 games (+18.69 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 42 games at home (+15.15 Units / 32% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 22-21 (-1.15 Units / -2.37% ROI).

  • 20-24 against the Moneyline (-2.3 Units / -3.9% ROI)
  • 22-22 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 22-22 against the Under for game total points (-2.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pistons have gone 20-24 (-6.4 Units / -12.38% ROI).

  • 12-35 against the Moneyline (-6.45 Units / -13.51% ROI)
  • 27-20 against the Over for game total points (+5 Units / 9.67% ROI)
  • 20-27 against the Under for game total points (-9.7 Units / -18.76% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 86 games (-37.30 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 80 games (-24.95 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 82 games (-21.34 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 42 games at home (-19.23 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Detroit Pistons have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 50 games (-17.85 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 85 games (-28.65 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 81 games (-28.22 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 71 games (-27.80 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 75 games (-26.55 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 85 games (-22.59 Units / -24% ROI)

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Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Detroit Pistons

The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

Detroit Pistons: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Pistons are 18-63 (.222) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Pistons are 2-25 (.074) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

The Pistons are 1-14 (.067) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .312

The Pistons are 3-14 (.167) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Injury Report: Pistons vs. BullsThursday‘s Game, Jan. 19

  • Marvin Bagley III (Pistons): The Pistons announced that Bagley III underwent surgery and will be re-evaluated in about six weeks.
  • Cory Joseph (Pistons): Joseph is questionable for Thursday’s (Jan. 19) game against Chicago.
  • Cade Cunningham (Pistons): According the Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Cunningham is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left shin.
  • Jalen Duren (Pistons): Duren is questionable for Thursday’s (Jan. 19) game against Chicago.
  • Hamidou Diallo (Pistons): Diallo is probable for Thursday’s (Jan. 19) game against Chicago.
  • Nerlens Noel (Pistons): Noel is questionable for Thursday’s (Jan. 19) game against Chicago.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): The Bulls announced that Green will undergo a debridement and will be re-evaluated in about two weeks.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Detroit Pistons Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons are shooting 43% (526/1,232) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Pistons have an eFG% of 49% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Pistons have a TS% of 47% since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%

The Pistons are shooting 33% from three (1,035/3,150) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Detroit Pistons Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pistons have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,300 rebounds/165 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Pistons have averaged 31.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,943 rebounds/93 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Pistons have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (56 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Pistons have averaged 6.2 steals per game (87 steals/14 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4


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