Pistons vs. Bucks Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

Detroit Pistons (44-37) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (47-34)
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
TV: ESPN

Previous Games:

  • Pistons: Coming off a 125-119 loss to the Bucks

  • Bucks: 7-game win streak, 6-point victory over the Pistons

Head-to-Head:

The Bucks secured a 125-119 win over the Pistons in their last matchup, and with both teams locked into their playoff positions, we expect a high-scoring game here. The Over has cashed in 9 of the last 10 matchups between these teams, signaling that this trend could continue.

Detroit Pistons Breakdown:

The Pistons have been inconsistent lately, posting a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. They are averaging 116.9 points per game but have struggled defensively, allowing 116.2 points per game. With key players like Cade Cunningham and Malik Beasley continuing to perform well, Detroit will likely be able to score, but their defense remains a concern.

Key Players:

  • Cade Cunningham: 26.0 PPG, 9.1 APG

  • Malik Beasley: 16.0 PPG, 36.8% from 3-point range

Milwaukee Bucks Breakdown:

Milwaukee has been dominant, winning 7 of their last 10 games. With players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, they’ve averaged 121.0 points per game during that stretch. Their offense has been clicking, and even though they are likely to rest some players, they remain a high-powered team that can score in bunches.

Key Players:

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo: 30.4 PPG, 11.9 RPG

  • Damian Lillard: 24.9 PPG, 7.1 APG

Betting Trends:

Detroit Pistons:

  • 2-5 ATS in their last 7

  • The OVER has cashed in 4 of their last 6 games

Milwaukee Bucks:

  • 6-1 ATS in their last 7

  • The OVER has cashed in 8 of their last 10 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Milwaukee Bucks 120 – Detroit Pistons 116

Our Best Bet:

OVER 223.5 (-110)

With both teams locked into their playoff spots and likely to rest key players, we can expect a high-scoring, fast-paced game. The OVER has hit in 9 of the last 10 matchups between these teams and 8 of the Bucks’ last 10 games. Detroit has also been involved in high-scoring games recently, and Milwaukee’s offense is firing on all cylinders. This game is set up to go OVER the total, making the best bet the OVER 223.5.

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