The Bucks will play the Pistons on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EDT. 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
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons will take to the court on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Milwaukee Bucks arrive at this game with a 84.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons, have a 96.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks sport a 13-26 away team record. That result ranks them 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Pistons - The Detroit Pistons hit the floor with a 30-9 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 2nd in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Milwaukee Bucks sit 25th (110.5) for average points scored per game. The Detroit Pistons stand 8th, averaging 117.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.6 points against the Milwaukee Bucks per game this season. That result puts them 11th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Detroit Pistons stand 25th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 109.6 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Milwaukee Bucks wind down the season with a 9-6 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Detroit Pistons, have a 10-4 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have a 31-48 overall record, while the Detroit Pistons have a 57-22 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Milwaukee Bucks sail to face the Detroit Pistons... in a fierce battle for playoff positioning on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026.
The Bucks, with a dismal 31-48 record, hope to plunder a victory... against the dominant Pistons, boasting a 57-22 record this season.
In the Eastern Central Division, the Bucks have a 9-6 record... while the Pistons reign with a commanding 10-4 divisional standing.
The Bucks average 110.5 points per game, but the Pistons boast 117.3... Will the Bucks walk the plank, or will they surprise the Pistons?
Review each team's season standings below... review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below... look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players. Ahoy!
Best Bucks at Pistons Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Pistons are -20.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Milwaukee Bucks are +20.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 221.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Pistons are the -5000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Milwaukee Bucks are the +1450 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Bucks
Pistons
4/08/26 7:10pm EDT | +20.5 -110-20.5 -110 |
Underdog Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +20.5 Milwaukee Bucks underdog bet wins if they lose by 20 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 21 or more.
Favorite Detroit Pistons - Detroit Pistons bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -20.5 Detroit Pistons favorite bet wins if they win by 21 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 20 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Milwaukee Bucks at Detroit Pistons Prop Bets
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Bucks
Pistons
Game to Overtime
4/08/26 7:10pm EDT | Yes +2500No -10000Bet |
Pistons
Team Total Points
MIL at DET 4/08/26 7:10pm EDT | 121.5 o -118121.5 u -110Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
MIL at DET 4/08/26 7:10pm EDT | 99.5 o -12099.5 u -105Bet |
Ausar Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at DET 4/08/26 7:10pm EDT | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
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Cade Cunningham
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at DET 4/08/26 7:10pm EDT | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Duren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at DET 4/08/26 7:10pm EDT | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| z - Detroit Pistons | 60 | 22 | 0.732 | +4.0 | 31-9 | 28-13 | 12-4 | 39-13 | 117.8 | 109.6 | +8.2 | W3 | 8-2 |
| e - Milwaukee Bucks | 32 | 50 | 0.390 | +32.0 | 19-22 | 13-28 | 9-7 | 21-31 | 110.6 | 116.8 | -6.2 | L1 | 3-7 |
Milwaukee Bucks & Detroit Pistons Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Milwaukee Bucks Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Milwaukee Bucks YR: futures available
Detroit Pistons Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pistons | +5000 Bet |
Milwaukee Bucks & Detroit Pistons 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 Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons 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 Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 7:10 pm EDT, 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 Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons 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.