The Milwaukee Bucks lock horns with the Detroit Pistons seeking to finish the regular season with the best record in the NBA. It is just unfortunate that the Bucks were not able to extend their winning streak. They suffered a 129-106 loss against the Denver Nuggets, a meeting between two MVP contenders. As for the Pistons, they are the complete opposite of their opponents, as they are now in a five-game losing skid. They failed to win consecutive matches, which is why they are one of the teams sure of being eliminated. These two teams are set to meet on March 28, 2023, at 7:00 AM (GMT+8), with the Pistons playing as hosts.
These two teams have a scheduled four meetings against each other in the regular season. This meeting is already their fourth and final match in the regular season. In those regular season matches, the visitors won their three previous games. Moreover, these two teams are both from the East, but are placed on the both ends of the standings. The hosts are currently at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. They are actually eliminated already, as they won only 16 of their 74 matches. On the other hand, the visitors are at the top in the East, winning 53 of their 74 games. Moreover, they are currently the team with the best record in the NBA.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks is so far one of the most impressive teams this season, following the winning streaks they had. However, it is no longer surprising, as they have with them probably one of the best players in the NBA. It is just unfortunate that they ended their three-game winning streak, after suffering a defeat against the Nuggets. Nonetheless, they are still heading in their final regular season matches having the best record in the league. In fact, ever since 2023 started, the Bucks have already won 30 games of their 39 matches this year. On their last match, they had a three-point advantage at the half, but were outscored in the second half. Despite their misfortunes, they are still the best in the East. They are at the eighth in offense with 116.7 points per game, and ninth in defense, allowing 112.4 points per game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to lead the Bucks, having 31.1 points per game, along with 11.7 rebounds per game. However, he is listed as probable in this match, due to a knee problem.
Detroit Pistons
Pistons on the other hand is the complete opposite of the Bucks are they failed to play their best games this season. In fact, in the regular season, they only had one consecutive wins, and are arguably playing their worst basketball now. Due to these results, they are now one of the teams who will not advance to the next round. Additionally, they are coming from a loss against the Raptors, their fifth straight loss. It is a devastating loss as it was a 21-point loss, and each of those five losses are loss of double figures. It is just unfortunate that their injuries come after injuries. This is one of the main reasons why they cannot wins games in a row. Offensively, they are at the 28th with 110.7 points per game, and 28th as well in defense, giving up 118.6 points.
Bojan Bogdanovic and Cade Cunningman leads the Pistons with 21.6 and 19.9 points per game respectively. However, both stars are out for the Pistons due to their injuries. Along with them are Alec Burks, Isaiah Stewart, and Hamidou Diallo who are out as well. Cory Joseph, and Rodney McGruderare listed probable.
Prediction:
Milwaukee Bucks
Total Under: 123.5
Odds: 0.86
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