Bulls vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for December 30 (Chicago Can't Stop Scoring in Motown)

Bulls vs. Pistons Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 30, 2022
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: United Center -- Chicago, Illinois
• Coverage: NBCS-CHI and BSDET

Two NBA teams heading in opposite directions meet on Friday, Dec. 30 as the Chicago Bulls (15-19) welcome the Detroit Pistons (9-28) to the United Center at 8 p.m. ET.

Just when the Bulls' season looked like it was heading off the rails, they've managed to win four of their last five games — including Wednesday's 119-113 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Although the Pistons were victorious in their 121-101 effort against the Orlando Magic two nights ago, the win is only Detroit's second in its last 11 games.

Can the Bulls inch one step closer to a .500 record? Or will the Pistons pull off the improbable upset in the Windy City?

Bulls vs. Pistons Odds & Spread

• All NBA betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: DET: (-340) | CHI: (+275)
• Spread: DET: -8 (-112) | CHI: +8 (-108)
• Total: 231 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The Bulls enter this contest as clear home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 231 points, which is on the high end of Friday's totals.

Bulls vs Pistons Betting Information

Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Bulls	-7.5	-	-	229.5	-110	-110	-320	260

Bulls vs. Pistons Betting Trends

• The Bulls have covered the spread 16 times over 33 games with a set spread.
• The Pistons are 13-5-2 ATS when underdogs by 7.5 points or more this season.
• Games involving the Bulls have hit the over 15 times out of 36 chances this season.
• Pistons games this year have gone over the total in 21 of 36 opportunities (58.3%).
• Chicago has done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (9-8-1) than it has at home (7-8-0).
• In 2022-23 against the spread, Detroit has a lower winning percentage at home (.444, 8-8-2 record) than away (.556, 10-8-0).

Bulls vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick

The Bulls' recent success stems from some improved accuracy, shooting 49.3% from the field (No. 8) and 38.9% from three-point range (No. 8) over the last five games. Chicago has also demonstrated improved ball security in that span, averaging just 10.8 turnovers per contest (third-fewest).

With the way that the Pistons have played this year, I don't think that the Bulls' momentum is in jeopardy. The Pistons allow 118.5 PPG (second-worst) on 48.6% shooting (fifth-worst) this season. Detroit is also a minus-5.9 at Little Caesars Arena, which happens the be the second-worst home scoring margin of the 2022-23 campaign.

Considering how the Pistons have only beaten fellow bottom-feeders lately, the surging Bulls shouldn't break much of a sweat tonight.

Final Score Prediction: Bulls: 122 | Pistons: 112

Bulls vs. Pistons Best Bet

If you're tuning into tonight's game, brace for more points than expected. For starters, the Bulls and Pistons are allowing a combined 233.5 PPG this season. The total has also gone over in six of Detroit's last nine games, as well as in four of Chicago's last five at United Center.

Furthermore, the Pistons have also allowed 130-plus points in two of their last three games while the Bulls have allowed a 121 PPG clip over their last three outings. Taking all of that into account, it's clear that backing the over is the way to go.

Bet: Over 231 Points (-110)

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