The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to get a major lineup boost Monday night as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton are both probable to return when they visit the Detroit Pistons. Antetokounmpo (knee) has been out since January 11 and Middleton (knee) December 15.

The Bucks went 2-3 with both out of the lineup these past 12 days, but are still third in the East at 29-17. Detroit meanwhile remains in last place at 12-36. Monday’s the final game of a five-game homestand for the Pistons, which started with a 17-point victory but has been followed by three straight losses.

Tip-off at Little Caesars Arena starts at 7 p.m. EST. The Bucks are an 11.5-point favourite on the road with the total at 228.5 on the NBA odds.

Bucks vs. Pistons NBA Betting Odds

It’s been all Bucks when these clubs get together, with Milwaukee winning 19 of the last 20 matchups including nine straight trips to Detroit. The Bucks have also covered in 14 of their last 18 against Detroit. Milwaukee’s 2-0 against the Pistons this season; both wins came back-to-back starting with a two-point victory on October 31 and 25-point win two days later.

All six of Milwaukee’s last six on the road have finished under the total, and the under is 17-6 in the Bucks 23 road games this year. Six of the last seven Bucks–Pistons meetings have gone under too.

Milwaukee Bucks

In their five games without Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee either scored fewer than 102 points or put up at least 130. All three outings with fewer than 102 were losses, and the 130-point outings were both wins. And with these vast ranges of scoring, the lower totals have been more common this season for a Bucks squad that’s 23rd in points with 112.4 per game. Milwaukee’s also 25th with a 45.6 shooting percentage from the field.

Having Antetokounmpo and Middleton presumably back should provide a huge spark to the team’s offence as the duo both averaged over 20 points a game each last season, and Antetokounmpo is currently scoring 31 points per game this year.

Detroit Pistons

Detroit’s had a hard time keeping the ball out of their net throughout January, allowing a minimum of 116 points in their nine outings this month. Pistons opponents have reached 125 points four times and as a result Detroit is now second-last in the NBA with 119.6 points allowed per game.

Detroit’s failed to go over 110 points during their three-game skid too. Forward Bojan Bogdanovic has led the club in scoring in two of their last three games, including a 25-point night the last time Detroit took the court. Bogdanovic leads Detroit with 21.3 points per game.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Bucks vs. Pistons?

• Regular Season

Bucks Team Leaders

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.12
Assists	Jrue Holiday 7.34
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.75
FG%	Meyers Leonard 57.1
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.16
Blocks	Brook Lopez 2.53

DET

Points	Bojan Bogdanovic 21.58
Assists	Killian Hayes 6.18
Rebounds	James Wiseman 8.69
FG%	Braxton Key 100
Steals	Killian Hayes 1.41
Blocks	Stanley Umude 1

• Regular Season

Pistons Team Leaders

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.12
Assists	Jrue Holiday 7.34
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.75
FG%	Meyers Leonard 57.1
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.16
Blocks	Brook Lopez 2.53

DET

Points	Bojan Bogdanovic 21.58
Assists	Killian Hayes 6.18
Rebounds	James Wiseman 8.69
FG%	Braxton Key 100
Steals	Killian Hayes 1.41
Blocks	Stanley Umude 1

Injuries

Milwaukee

Khris Middleton (SF)

Ques Sat Knee - 24 / 03 / 23

Meyers Leonard (PF)

Ques Mon Calf - 19 / 03 / 23

Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)

Prob Wed Personal - 16 / 03 / 23

Brook Lopez (C)

Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 03 / 23

Jae Crowder (SF)

Out indefinitely Calf - 15 / 03 / 23

Grayson Allen (SG)

Prob Sun Foot - 14 / 03 / 23

Khris Middleton (SF)

Prob Thurs Rest - 14 / 03 / 23

Goran Dragic (PG)

Out indefinitely Knee - 14 / 03 / 23

Joe Ingles (SF)

Ques Tues Rest - 13 / 03 / 23

Jae Crowder (SF)

Prob Thurs Ankle - 08 / 03 / 23

Detroit

Cory Joseph (PG)

Ques Mon Illness - 24 / 03 / 23

Rodney McGruder (SG)

Ques Mon Foot - 23 / 03 / 23

R.J. Hampton (PG)

Prob Tues Back - 19 / 03 / 23

Cory Joseph (PG)

Prob Tues Illness - 14 / 03 / 23

Isaiah Livers (PF)

Prob Fri Hip - 14 / 03 / 23

Marvin Bagley III (PF)

Late March Ankle - 11 / 03 / 23

Marvin Bagley III (PF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 10 / 03 / 23

Alec Burks (SG)

Out indefinitely Foot - 07 / 03 / 23

Hamidou Diallo (PG)

out for season Ankle - 06 / 03 / 23

Rodney McGruder (SG)

Ques Tues Ankle - 05 / 03 / 23

Injuries

Milwaukee

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Khris Middleton (SF)	Ques Sat	Knee - 24 / 03 / 23	2-2	2-2	+ -
Middleton sat out the last game with a right knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play on Saturday versus the Nuggets.
Meyers Leonard (PF)	Ques Mon	Calf - 19 / 03 / 23	2-0	1-1	+ -
Leonard was held out of the last four games with left calf soreness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up Monday versus the Pistons.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)	Prob Wed	Personal - 16 / 03 / 23	1-0	1-0	+ -
Antetokounmpo has missed the previous two games due to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Wednesday's matchup against the Spurs.
Brook Lopez (C)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 15 / 03 / 23	0-0	0-0	+ -
Lopez was unavailable for the last game due to ankle soreness, but he is expected to be in the lineup Sunday versus the Raptors.
Jae Crowder (SF)	Out indefinitely	Calf - 15 / 03 / 23	0-0	0-0	+ -
Crowder is dealing with left calf soreness, and there is no timetable for his return.
Grayson Allen (SG)	Prob Sun	Foot - 14 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
Allen has sat out the last two contests with right plantar fascia soreness, but it is predicted that he will return versus the Raptors in Sunday's tilt.
Khris Middleton (SF)	Prob Thurs	Rest - 14 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
MIddleton sat out the last game as he was given a day of rest, but it is predicted that he will play on Thursday against the Pacers.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Out indefinitely	Knee - 14 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
Dragic is sidelined due to left knee soreness, and there is no timetable for return.
Joe Ingles (SF)	Ques Tues	Rest - 13 / 03 / 23	0-1	1-0	+ -
Ingles sat out the last game as he was given a day of rest, and it is unclear if he will play on Tuesday versus the Suns.
Jae Crowder (SF)	Prob Thurs	Ankle - 08 / 03 / 23	1-2	2-1	+ -
Crowder is dealing with right ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nets on Thursday.

Detroit

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Cory Joseph (PG)	Ques Mon	Illness - 24 / 03 / 23	1-3	0-4	+ -
Joseph sat out the previous tilt due to illness, and it is uncertain whether he will lace up against the Bucks on Monday.
Rodney McGruder (SG)	Ques Mon	Foot - 23 / 03 / 23	1-3	0-4	+ -
McGruder was absent from the last clash with a left foot sprain, and it has yet to be established if he will be available versus the Bucks on Monday.
R.J. Hampton (PG)	Prob Tues	Back - 19 / 03 / 23	1-1	0-2	+ -
Hampton sat out the last contest due to lower-back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up for Tuesday's clash with the Hawks.
Cory Joseph (PG)	Prob Tues	Illness - 14 / 03 / 23	0-0	0-0	+ -
Joseph is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Wizards on Tuesday.
Isaiah Livers (PF)	Prob Fri	Hip - 14 / 03 / 23	0-0	0-0	+ -
Livers has been held out of the previous four games with right hip soreness, but it is forecasted that he will play against the Raptors on Friday.
Marvin Bagley III (PF)	Late March	Ankle - 11 / 03 / 23	0-2	1-1	+ -
Bagley III is out of action with right ankle soreness, and he is not expected to return until the latter part of March.
Marvin Bagley III (PF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 10 / 03 / 23	0-2	1-1	+ -
Bagley is nursing right ankle soreness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Pacers on Saturday.
Alec Burks (SG)	Out indefinitely	Foot - 07 / 03 / 23	1-4	2-3	+ -
Burks is idle due to left foot soreness, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Hamidou Diallo (PG)	out for season	Ankle - 06 / 03 / 23	1-4	2-3	+ -
Diallo is sidelined with a grade two right ankle sprain, and he is projected to miss the remainder of the season.
Rodney McGruder (SG)	Ques Tues	Ankle - 05 / 03 / 23	2-4	3-3	+ -
McGruder was absent from the last contest due to a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will line up for Tuesday's showdown with the Wizards.