It’s first versus worst when the Milwaukee Bucks head over to play the Detroit Pistons Monday night.
Milwaukee’s 53-21 record has them atop the Eastern Conference as eight games remain in their regular season. The 16-58 Pistons are far below in the conference’s basement and have dropped five straight games.
Milwaukee last played Saturday at Denver, losing 129-106 in the second outing of a four-game road trip. Detroit’s been off since Friday where they lost 118-97 at Toronto. The Pistons are NBA’s lone club with single-digit home victories and only have three more tires to do so.
Tip-off at Little Caesars Arena starts at 7 p.m. EDT, with the Bucks a 15-point favourite on the road and the total at 232 on the NBA odds.
Bucks vs. Pistons NBA Betting Odds
It’s pure Milwaukee domination when these teams get together, with the Bucks with 19 of their last 20 clashes against the Pistons. Milwaukee has won 10 straight road games at Detroit and overall have covered in 15 of their last 19 meetings with the Pistons. The Bucks are 3-0 this season against Detroit including a 150-130 victory on January 23.
The Pistons have failed to cover in five straight games while the under is on a 6-0 run in their last six outings. Six of the last eight Bucks–Pistons meetings have finished under the total too despite that 280-point game in January. Out of Milwaukee’s 37 road games this season, 25 have went under the total.
Milwaukee Bucks
A 106-point showing was Milwaukee’s lowest point total in nearly a month. The Bucks are the NBA’s eighth-highest scoring club with 116.7 points per game and prior to Saturday’s loss the Bucks last two victories saw them hit 130 points in each.
Milwaukee scored just 40 points in Saturday’s second half, with MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo contributing for seven of those. Antetokounmpo still led the team with 31 points and nine rebounds. No other Bucks player scored above 13 points. Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, Brook Lopez, and Khris Middleton are all averaging 15 a game so look for all four to get back in a groove at Detroit.
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons are the NBA’s third-lowest scoring and club have been over 100 points in just one of their last five outings. They allowed 72 first half points at Toronto Friday which is something the lowly Pistons simply can’t overcome. Detroit has a ton of injuries, which is a valid excuse, and it got bigger Friday when Cory Joseph (non-COVID illness) and Rodney McGruder (right foot) both sat out.
Isaiah Livers entered Detroit’s starting lineup in place of McGruder and finished with 12 points. Rookie point guard Jaden Ivey led the Pistons with 20 points but also turned the ball over nine times. Detroit averages 14.4 turnovers per game, which is sixth-worst in the NBA.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 27 Mar 3:46am | MIL | -15 -110 | O +232 -110 |
| Closing 27 Mar 10:51pm | MIL | -12.5 -110 | O +226.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
| Points |
31.1 |
| Assists |
7.39 |
| Rebounds |
11.78 |
| FG% |
55.3 |
| Steals |
1.18 |
| Blocks |
2.47 |
| Points |
21.58 |
| Assists |
6.18 |
| Rebounds |
8.88 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.37 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
23.8 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.8 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Pistons Team Leaders
| Points |
31.1 |
| Assists |
7.39 |
| Rebounds |
11.78 |
| FG% |
55.3 |
| Steals |
1.18 |
| Blocks |
2.47 |
| Points |
21.58 |
| Assists |
6.18 |
| Rebounds |
8.88 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.37 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
23.8 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.8 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Wesley Matthews (SG)
Brook Lopez (C)
AJ Green (PG)
Brook Lopez (C)
Pat Connaughton (SG)
Grayson Allen (SG)
Jevon Carter (PG)
Khris Middleton (SF)
Grayson Allen (SG)
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
James Wiseman (C)
Isaiah Livers (PF)
Eugene Omoruyi (SF)
Marvin Bagley III (PF)
Killian Hayes (PG)
Cory Joseph (PG)
Rodney McGruder (SG)
R.J. Hampton (PG)
Cory Joseph (PG)
Isaiah Livers (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Wesley Matthews (SG) | Prob Wed | Calf - 18 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 4-0 | + - |
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Matthews is dealing with a right calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Brook Lopez (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 1-5 | 6-0 | + - |
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Lopez will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Raptors as he is taking a rest day. |
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| AJ Green (PG) | Ques Wed | Foot - 07 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 6-1 | + - |
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Green is tending to right foot soreness, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat. |
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| Brook Lopez (C) | Out Fri | Rest - 06 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 6-1 | + - |
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Lopez was not be active for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Pat Connaughton (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Connaughton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Grayson Allen (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Allen is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Heat. |
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| Jevon Carter (PG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Carter missed the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Wednesday's clash versus the Bulls. |
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| Khris Middleton (SF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Middleton is limited due to right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Heat for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Grayson Allen (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23 | 3-7 | 8-2 | + - |
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Allen exited the previous contest with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Wizards in Tuesday's clash. |
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| Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) | Elig Tues | Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23 | 3-7 | 8-2 | + - |
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Antetokounmpo is going through a one-game suspension for an on-court incident, and he will be eligible to return against the Wizards on Tuesday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| James Wiseman (C) | Ques Sun | Face - 07 / 04 / 23 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Wiseman exited the last game with a facial laceration, and it is unknown if he will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Bulls. |
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| Isaiah Livers (PF) | Out Sun | Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-1 | 3-0 | + - |
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Livers has missed the last two games with a right ankle sprain, and he will not partake in Sunday's clash versus the Bulls. |
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| Eugene Omoruyi (SF) | Out Sun | Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-1 | 3-0 | + - |
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Omoruyi was held out of the last contest with a left ankle sprain, and he will not take on the Bulls on Sunday. |
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| Marvin Bagley III (PF) | Prob Fri | Concussion - 02 / 04 / 23 | 2-2 | 5-0 | + - |
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Bagley has sat out the last two games while going through concussion protocol, but it is likely that he will lace up against the Pacers on Friday. |
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| Killian Hayes (PG) | Prob Fri | Leg - 30 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 5-1 | + - |
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Hayes was forced from the last contest with a left leg injury, but it is projected that he will dress for Friday's clash versus the Rockets. |
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| Cory Joseph (PG) | Prob Mon | Illness - 24 / 03 / 23 | 4-4 | 6-3 | + - |
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Joseph sat out the previous tilt due to illness, but it is projected that he will lace up against the Bucks on Monday. |
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| Rodney McGruder (SG) | Out indefinitely | Foot - 23 / 03 / 23 | 4-4 | 6-3 | + - |
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McGruder suffered a right foot sprain, and a timetable for recovery has yet to be established. |
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| R.J. Hampton (PG) | Prob Tues | Back - 19 / 03 / 23 | 4-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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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. |
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| Cory Joseph (PG) | Prob Tues | Illness - 14 / 03 / 23 | 5-7 | 6-7 | + - |
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Joseph is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Wizards on Tuesday. |
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| Isaiah Livers (PF) | Prob Fri | Hip - 14 / 03 / 23 | 5-7 | 6-7 | + - |
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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. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 27 Mar 3:46am MIL -15 -110 O +232 -110 Closing 27 Mar 10:51pm MIL -12.5 -110 O +226.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
Points 31.1
Assists 7.39
Rebounds 11.78
FG% 55.3
Steals 1.18
Blocks 2.47
Points 21.58
Assists 6.18
Rebounds 8.88
FG% 100
Steals 1.37
Blocks 1
Points 23.8
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.8
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Pistons Team Leaders
Points 31.1
Assists 7.39
Rebounds 11.78
FG% 55.3
Steals 1.18
Blocks 2.47
Points 21.58
Assists 6.18
Rebounds 8.88
FG% 100
Steals 1.37
Blocks 1
Points 23.8
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.8
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Wesley Matthews (SG)
Prob Wed Calf - 18 / 04 / 23Brook Lopez (C)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23AJ Green (PG)
Ques Wed Foot - 07 / 04 / 23Brook Lopez (C)
Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23Pat Connaughton (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23Grayson Allen (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23Jevon Carter (PG)
Prob Wed Knee - 03 / 04 / 23Khris Middleton (SF)
Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 23Grayson Allen (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
Elig Tues Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23James Wiseman (C)
Ques Sun Face - 07 / 04 / 23Isaiah Livers (PF)
Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23Eugene Omoruyi (SF)
Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23Marvin Bagley III (PF)
Prob Fri Concussion - 02 / 04 / 23Killian Hayes (PG)
Prob Fri Leg - 30 / 03 / 23Cory Joseph (PG)
Prob Mon Illness - 24 / 03 / 23Rodney McGruder (SG)
Out indefinitely Foot - 23 / 03 / 23R.J. Hampton (PG)
Prob Tues Back - 19 / 03 / 23Cory Joseph (PG)
Prob Tues Illness - 14 / 03 / 23Isaiah Livers (PF)
Prob Fri Hip - 14 / 03 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Wesley Matthews (SG) Prob Wed Calf - 18 / 04 / 23 1-3 4-0 + - Matthews is dealing with a right calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Brook Lopez (C) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 1-5 6-0 + - Lopez will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Raptors as he is taking a rest day.
AJ Green (PG) Ques Wed Foot - 07 / 04 / 23 2-5 6-1 + - Green is tending to right foot soreness, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Brook Lopez (C) Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23 2-5 6-1 + - Lopez was not be active for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies as he will receive a day of rest.
Pat Connaughton (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Connaughton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Allen is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Heat.
Jevon Carter (PG) Prob Wed Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Carter missed the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Wednesday's clash versus the Bulls.
Khris Middleton (SF) Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Middleton is limited due to right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Heat for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23 3-7 8-2 + - Allen exited the previous contest with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Wizards in Tuesday's clash.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) Elig Tues Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23 3-7 8-2 + - Antetokounmpo is going through a one-game suspension for an on-court incident, and he will be eligible to return against the Wizards on Tuesday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes James Wiseman (C) Ques Sun Face - 07 / 04 / 23 1-1 2-0 + - Wiseman exited the last game with a facial laceration, and it is unknown if he will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Bulls.
Isaiah Livers (PF) Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 2-1 3-0 + - Livers has missed the last two games with a right ankle sprain, and he will not partake in Sunday's clash versus the Bulls.
Eugene Omoruyi (SF) Out Sun Ankle - 05 / 04 / 23 2-1 3-0 + - Omoruyi was held out of the last contest with a left ankle sprain, and he will not take on the Bulls on Sunday.
Marvin Bagley III (PF) Prob Fri Concussion - 02 / 04 / 23 2-2 5-0 + - Bagley has sat out the last two games while going through concussion protocol, but it is likely that he will lace up against the Pacers on Friday.
Killian Hayes (PG) Prob Fri Leg - 30 / 03 / 23 3-2 5-1 + - Hayes was forced from the last contest with a left leg injury, but it is projected that he will dress for Friday's clash versus the Rockets.
Cory Joseph (PG) Prob Mon Illness - 24 / 03 / 23 4-4 6-3 + - Joseph sat out the previous tilt due to illness, but it is projected that he will lace up against the Bucks on Monday.
Rodney McGruder (SG) Out indefinitely Foot - 23 / 03 / 23 4-4 6-3 + - McGruder suffered a right foot sprain, and a timetable for recovery has yet to be established.
R.J. Hampton (PG) Prob Tues Back - 19 / 03 / 23 4-6 6-5 + - 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 5-7 6-7 + - 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 5-7 6-7 + - 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.