The Pistons will play the Bucks on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks set for Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 80.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Milwaukee Bucks is 95.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons currently have a 1-11 record as an away team. That standing puts them 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks start this matchup with a 12-2 record as a home team. They now rank 2nd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Detroit Pistons currently rank 27th (108.1) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Milwaukee Bucks stand at 2nd averaging 123.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 119.4 points against the Detroit Pistons, ranking them 8th in the league. The Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 7th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 119.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Detroit Pistons have notched a 1-6 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Milwaukee Bucks possess a 4-3 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Detroit Pistons have a 2-23 overall record, while the Milwaukee Bucks have a 17-7 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, mateys! Get ready for another clash on the high seas as the Detroit Pistons set sail for the Milwaukee Bucks' home turf on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. The Milwaukee Bucks' arena be a wild and rowdy place, with their fans cheering and jeering like a pack of scurvy dogs...
The Pistons be strugglin' this season with a dismal 2-23 overall standing. They be sinkin' mighty low in the Eastern Central Division with a pitiful 1-6 record. On the other hand, the Bucks be sailin' smoothly with a 17-7 overall standing and a 4-3 division record. Them Bucks be chasin' their booty in the Eastern Central Division, tryin' to keep their lead afloat...
The Pistons may be walkin' the plank this season, but they be tryin' to find their sea legs and put up a fight. They've been able to plunder an average of 108.1 points per game so far, but the Bucks be a fearsome force, plunderin' an impressive 123.3 points per game. The Pistons may need a miracle to even come close to the Bucks' firepower...
So, me hearties, if you be brave enough to face the roaring Bucks fans, see you courtside at today's game. And before you set sail, be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. And if you be lookin' for some added excitement, take a gander at this game's prop bets below. Let the battle begin!
Best Pistons at Bucks Odds
| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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| Underdog Detroit Pistons | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Milwaukee Bucks are -17.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Pistons are +17.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Milwaukee Bucks are the -1400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Pistons are the +800 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pistons
Bucks
12/16/23 6:10pm EST | +17.5 -115-17.5 -105 |
Underdog Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +17.5 Detroit Pistons underdog bet wins if they lose by 17 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 18 or more.
Favorite Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -17.5 Milwaukee Bucks favorite bet wins if they win by 18 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 17 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Pistons at Milwaukee Bucks Prop Bets
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Pistons
Bucks
Game to Overtime
12/16/23 6:10pm EST | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -120Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 129.5 o -110129.5 u -120Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points Scored
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
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Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
Bojan Bogdanovich
Points Scored
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
Bojan Bogdanovich
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
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Brook Lopez
Points Scored
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -120Bet |
Cade Cunningham
Points Scored
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 19.5 o -13519.5 u +100Bet |
Damian Lillard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 39.5 o -11039.5 u -120Bet |
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Damian Lillard
Points Scored
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 35.5 o -10535.5 u -125Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 52.5 o -12052.5 u -110Bet |
Isaiah Stewart
Points Scored
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
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Isaiah Stewart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u -105Bet |
Killian Hayes
Points Scored
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Killian Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 17.5 o -13017.5 u -105Bet |
Malik Beasley
Points Scored
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
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Malik Beasley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DET at MIL 12/16/23 6:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Milwaukee Bucks | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 31-11 | 18-22 | 10-7 | 34-18 | 119.0 | 116.4 | +2.6 | L2 | 3-7 |
| e - Detroit Pistons | 14 | 68 | 0.171 | +50.0 | 7-33 | 7-35 | 2-14 | 10-41 | 109.9 | 119.0 | -9.1 | L1 | 2-8 |
Detroit Pistons & Milwaukee Bucks Futures Odds
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Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +1400 Bet |
Detroit Pistons & Milwaukee Bucks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 6:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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