This is a squad that has lost their last five contests heading into Wednesday’s date with the Detroit Pistons, who are the second-worst team in the East. But the Pistons have more momentum as they have won three straight and four of five.

Will Chicago finally be able to get back on track or will the Pistons get the upset here?

Bulls vs. Pistons NBA Betting Odds

Chicago has had their struggles but rarely as a favorite. They are 40-18-1 ATS in their last 59 games when listed as the chalk. Although, the Bulls have failed to cover in four straight following a straight up loss, so they have a tendency to snowball momentum in the wrong direction. When it comes to the total, the Bulls have watched the over cash out in five of their last six games against teams with a winning percentage less than .400.

The Pistons have covered eight straight overall, so they’ve been money in the bank lately. They have also covered four straight at home, so they might be a live dog here.

Chicago Bulls

The Bulls have really struggled this season against good teams. After their most recent loss, they stand 0-14 against the top three seeds in both the Eastern and Western Conference. Luckily, the Pistons rank towards the bottom of the barrel in terms of overall record.

Injuries will continue to play a large factor in Chicago’s success in this game. Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso are their best two defensive players and yet neither has played in a few weeks now. Nikola Vucevic got added onto the injury report himself with a hamstring injury and is questionable to play. At least they still have DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan is having a resurgent season, averaging 28.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game – maybe even positioning himself nicely in the MVP race. The challenge is that this roster is sapped and it’s hampering them. With a few players still missing and his team on a losing skid, they might not be a good investment as a road fav.

Detroit Pistons

While it may be easy to get distracted by the Pistons recent hot streak – winning four of their last five – it is important to note that none of those teams are among the top six seeds in the conference. The Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks all reside at least two seeds lower than their upcoming opponent, the Bulls. Detroit is a young team with an average age of 23.8 and an average of 2.6 years of experience in the league. They have leaned on Jerami Grant to get things done on the offensive end by providing 19.1 points per game. However, Cade Cunningham is slowly starting to see the ball go into his hands more. The No. 1 overall draft pick has been more confident lately and averaged 22.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 5.8 assists throughout his last week of play. It isn’t a surprise that the Pistons are winning more because of it. Look for him to be a major factor.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Bulls vs. Pistons?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bulls Team Leaders

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 27.87
Assists	Lonzo Ball 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Mac McClung 100
Steals	Lonzo Ball 1.83
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 0.97

DET

Points	Jerami Grant 19.23
Assists	Derrick Walton Jr. 7
Rebounds	Isaiah Stewart 8.69
FG%	Marvin Bagley III 55.5
Steals	Derrick Walton Jr. 2.33
Blocks	Derrick Walton Jr. 1.33

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 20.8
Assists	Zach LaVine 6
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 12.4
FG%	Tony Bradley 100
Steals	Javonte Green 1.8
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 1.2

DET

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Pistons Team Leaders

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 27.87
Assists	Lonzo Ball 5.09
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 11.01
FG%	Mac McClung 100
Steals	Lonzo Ball 1.83
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 0.97

DET

Points	Jerami Grant 19.23
Assists	Derrick Walton Jr. 7
Rebounds	Isaiah Stewart 8.69
FG%	Marvin Bagley III 55.5
Steals	Derrick Walton Jr. 2.33
Blocks	Derrick Walton Jr. 1.33

CHI

Points	DeMar DeRozan 20.8
Assists	Zach LaVine 6
Rebounds	Nikola Vucevic 12.4
FG%	Tony Bradley 100
Steals	Javonte Green 1.8
Blocks	Nikola Vucevic 1.2

DET

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

Injuries

Chicago

Alex Caruso (SG)

Out Mon Concussion - 24 / 04 / 22

Nikola Vucevic (C)

Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 22

Coby White (SG)

Ques Sun Toe - 09 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Sun Back - 09 / 04 / 22

Javonte Green (SG)

Prob Wed Quadricep - 06 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Out Fri Back - 06 / 04 / 22

Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)

Prob Wed Knee - 06 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Tues Back - 03 / 04 / 22

Matt Thomas (SG)

Out Wed Leg - 02 / 04 / 22

Alex Caruso (SG)

Prob Tues Back - 29 / 03 / 22

Detroit

Kelly Olynyk (PF)

Out Wed Rest - 06 / 04 / 22

Kelly Olynyk (PF)

Out Fri Rest - 01 / 04 / 22

Cory Joseph (PG)

Out Sun Back - 01 / 04 / 22

Marvin Bagley III (PF)

Out Sun Hip Flexor - 01 / 04 / 22

Luka Garza (C)

Out indefinitely Ankle - 31 / 03 / 22

Cory Joseph (PG)

Ques Thurs Spine - 31 / 03 / 22

Jerami Grant (SF)

out for season Calf - 25 / 03 / 22

Isaiah Livers (PF)

Prob Thurs Concussion - 23 / 03 / 22

Kelly Olynyk (PF)

Out Mon Ankle - 21 / 03 / 22

Cory Joseph (PG)

Out Mon Rest - 21 / 03 / 22

Injuries

Chicago

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Alex Caruso (SG)	Out Mon	Concussion - 24 / 04 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Caruso is going through the concussion protocol, and he will not be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Nikola Vucevic (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 09 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
Vucevic will not be available for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves as he will be given a day of rest.
Coby White (SG)	Ques Sun	Toe - 09 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
White is battling a sprained left toe, and and it remains to be seen if he will dress for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Sun	Back - 09 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
Caruso is dealing with a left lower-back contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bucks.
Javonte Green (SG)	Prob Wed	Quadricep - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	3-5	+ -
Green is tending to a right quad contusion, but it is likely that he will be available for Wednesday's tilt against the Celtics.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Out Fri	Back - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	3-5	+ -
Caruso sat out the last game managing a left lower-back contusion, and he will not be in Friday's lineup against the Hornets.
Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)	Prob Wed	Knee - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	3-5	+ -
Jones Jr. has a sore left knee, but it is anticipated that he will be active against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Tues	Back - 03 / 04 / 22	3-6	4-5	+ -
Caruso exited the previous contest due to back spasms, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Tuesday's matchup with the Bucks.
Matt Thomas (SG)	Out Wed	Leg - 02 / 04 / 22	4-6	5-5	+ -
Thomas is dealing with a right leg injury, and he will not face the Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Alex Caruso (SG)	Prob Tues	Back - 29 / 03 / 22	5-7	5-7	+ -
Caruso is dealing with a left lower-back contusion, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Wizards.

Detroit

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Kelly Olynyk (PF)	Out Wed	Rest - 06 / 04 / 22	1-2	3-0	+ -
Olynyk will not suit up against the Mavericks on Wednesday, as he will be given a day of rest.
Kelly Olynyk (PF)	Out Fri	Rest - 01 / 04 / 22	3-2	3-2	+ -
Olynyk will not dress for Friday's clash with the Thunder as he will be given a day of rest.
Cory Joseph (PG)	Out Sun	Back - 01 / 04 / 22	3-2	3-2	+ -
Joseph has been held out of the last four contests due to a left lumbar spine strain, and he will not be available for Sunday's matchup with the 76ers.
Marvin Bagley III (PF)	Out Sun	Hip Flexor - 01 / 04 / 22	3-2	3-2	+ -
Bagley III has missed the last four games due to a left hip flexor strain, and he will not play against the 76ers on Sunday.
Luka Garza (C)	Out indefinitely	Ankle - 31 / 03 / 22	4-2	4-2	+ -
Garza is idle with a sprained left ankle, and it is unknown when he will return.
Cory Joseph (PG)	Ques Thurs	Spine - 31 / 03 / 22	4-2	4-2	+ -
Joseph is battling some strain in his spine, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court for Thursday's contest with the 76ers.
Jerami Grant (SF)	out for season	Calf - 25 / 03 / 22	6-3	4-5	+ -
Grant is idle with a left calf strain, and he will not lace up for the remainder of the season.
Isaiah Livers (PF)	Prob Thurs	Concussion - 23 / 03 / 22	6-4	5-5	+ -
Livers has sat out the last four contests due to a concussion, but it is projected that he will be active Thursday versus the 76ers.
Kelly Olynyk (PF)	Out Mon	Ankle - 21 / 03 / 22	7-4	6-5	+ -
Olynyk is tending to a left ankle injury, and he will not partake in Monday's tilt against the Trail Blazers.
Cory Joseph (PG)	Out Mon	Rest - 21 / 03 / 22	7-4	6-5	+ -
Joseph will not face the Trail Blazers on Monday, as he will be given a day of rest.