The Chicago Bulls (17-19) and Detroit Pistons (27-9) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The game will be broadcast live on CHSN.
The Pistons are 10.5-point favorites over the Bulls on the spread (Pistons -10.5), with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. Detroit is a -420 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Chicago is +320 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bulls vs. Pistons predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, January 7.
Bulls vs Pistons Prediction
- Bulls vs Pistons pick: Pistons -10.5 (-110)
My Pistons vs Bulls best bet is on Detroit to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at bet365. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bulls vs Pistons Odds
| Bulls Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10.5 -110 | 231.5 -110o / -110u | +320 |
| Pistons Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10.5 -110 | 231.5 -110o / -110u | -420 |
Bulls vs Pistons NBA Preview
I’m backing the Pistons -10.5 in this matchup, largely because this sets up as a bad spot for the Bulls.
Chicago is on the front end of a back-to-back, and while this isn’t strictly about a rest disadvantage, the injury situation is a major concern.
Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu are questionable, Jalen Smith is out, and Josh Giddey remains sidelined.
On top of that, it’s very possible the Bulls hold one or more key players back with a home game waiting on Thursday.
That’s a big problem against a Pistons team that brings the No. 2 defense in the NBA and is playing on its home floor.
Bulls vs Pistons Prediction, Betting Analysis
I just don't know how Chicago is going to score consistently in this game.
Nikola Vucevic has struggled against strong, physical bigs, and Jalen Duren fits that profile perfectly.
Detroit is also trending in the right direction.
The Pistons are heating up with back-to-back wins and covers against the Knicks and the Cavaliers.
Detroit should be able to dust this Bulls team on Wednesday night.
Pick: Pistons -10.5 (-110)
