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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (Apr 11)

  • Nikola Velickovic
  • Apr 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM EDT

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

  • Bucks vs. Pistons game is the fight for the direct playoff spot in the East.
  • Kevin Porter Jr. has been averaging 21.5 points in the last 4 games.
  • The Pistons beat the Knicks last night 115-106.

This is the battle between the fifth and the sixth seed in the NBA Eastern Conference standings. And the winners here could get huge benefits before the start of the postseason.

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How to Watch

  • When: Friday, April 11, 7 pm ET
  • Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
  • How to Watch: NBA TV

NBA Odds & Lines

TeamOddsSpreadTotals
Bucks+180+5.5227.5
Pistons-215-5.5227.5
*waiting for the odds to be updated

Game Preview

The Bucks have 6 straight wins, and their form peaked at the best possible moment. Their most recent success was against the New Orleans Pelicans last night, 136-111.

Kevin Porter Jr. is the man for the Bucks over the past few weeks. The former Rockets star has scored 21.5 points over the last four meetings, including 20 last night.

On the other hand are the Detroit Pistons who will play their fourth consecutive event at home. So far, they’ve lost two and won the most recent vs. New York Knicks, 115-106.

Cade Cunningham was the best player on the court, scoring 36 points with 8 assists. Jalen Duren scored 18 points and 13 boards, shooting 9-for-9, and was perfect from the field.

Bucks vs. Pistons Betting Trends

  • TOTAL went OVER in 7 of the Bucks’ last 9 games.
  • Milwaukee has 7 wins in a row.
  • The TOTAL went UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games.
  • Detroit lost the last 14 games at home against the Bucks.

Bucks vs. Pistons Head to Head

Believe it or not, the Bucks have won the last 14 meetings in Detroit. This season, they played two games, and both ended with the Bucks winning: one in Milwaukee 127-120 and the other in Detroit 128-107.

Bucks vs. Pistons Predictions

The Bucks are unstoppable right now, and even though we respect the Pistons, who didn’t have to travel last night, we will go with Milwaukee defending a 5.5-point spread here.

  • Free NBA picks: Bucks +5.5

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