Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons: Expert Picks for Oct 28 Face-off

Chicago Bulls (1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS) vs. Detroit Pistons (1-1 SU, 2-0 ATS)

When: Saturday, October 28th, 7:00 PM (ET)

Where: Little Caesars Arena, MI, Detroit

TV: NBCS

Point Spread: Chi -1/Det +1

Total: 217.5

Money Line: Chicago Bulls -119/-101

Notable Injuries

Bulls

• Zach LaVine (Questionable) Back
• Lonzo Ball (Out) Knee

Pistons

• Bojan Bogdanovic (Out) Calf
• Monte Morris (Out) Quadriceps
• Isaiah Livers (Out) Ankle

Recent Form

Chicago’s most recent game came against the Raptors, where they emerged victorious with a score of 104-103, bringing their overall record to 1-1.

In their previous game, Detroit played the Hornets and emerged victorious with a final score of 111-99, bringing their overall record to 1-1.

The Historicals

Across the previous 5 meetings between the teams, the Bulls have an average scoring margin of +12 points per game, leading to an ATS mark of 3-2. The over-under record in these same games is 2-3, with the teams combining for an average of 224 points per game.

Analysis

Against Toronto, the Bulls were led by DeMar DeRozan, who contributed 33 points on 11-22 shooting (50% field goal percentage) and 1-3 from three-point range. Following closely behind was Coby White, the second leading scorer, with 17 points on 5-15 shooting (33.3% field goal percentage) and 2-9 from three-point range (22.2% three-point percentage), along with 6 rebounds and 8 assists.

Chicago’s defense is coming off a game where they forced 16 turnovers, blocked 5 shots, and allowed 103 points against the Raptors. Their success in forcing turnovers and restricting the Raptors’ scoring opportunities highlighted their defensive effort.

Against Charlotte, the Pistons were led by Alec Burks, who scored 24 points on 5-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-7 from three-point range. He also contributed 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Jaden Ivey was the second leading scorer with 18 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including 2-of-6 from three-point range. He had 2 rebounds and 4 assists.

On defense vs. the Hornets, the Pistons recorded 7 steals and 41 defensive rebounds in their most recent game. They allowed 88 points in 106.73 possessions, resulting in an effective field goal percentage of 51.1%.

Betting Trends

• Chicago has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 105 points per game while allowing 106. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
• Across their last five home contests, Detroit has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 103 points per game.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Pistons have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 6-4.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

Both team’s are coming off playing last night and each came away with a win. Even though they are playing at home, the Pistons are actually at a disadvantage in terms of traveling. I’m counting on another big game from DeMar DeRozan and like the Bulls to cover.