Bucks vs. Pistons Picks & Best Bets 3rd Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Detroit Pistons will host the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action on Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Malik Beasley are set to lead the way for the Pistons, while the Bucks are headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Tuesday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to highlight the best Bucks vs. Pistons bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Bucks will likely win with a projected final score of 112-109.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Bucks vs. Pistons Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Bucks vs. Pistons picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Bucks vs. Pistons Game Information
- Game Date: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena
- Spread: Bucks -2.5 / Pistons +2.5
- Moneyline: Bucks -142 / Pistons +130
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 222.5 Points (-105/-115)
Pistons +2.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, both the Bucks and Pistons have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Pistons +2.5 because of BetMGM's more favorable odds of -105.
Total Points Over 222.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 222.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the over at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% chance that the total will go over 222.5 points.
Bucks vs. Pistons Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Milwaukee Bucks at -142 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Detroit Pistons are available at +130 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Bucks are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 61% chance of prevailing.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Bucks also present the best betting value, with the odds of -142 available at DraftKings Sportsbook for an edge of 2.1%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Bucks vs. Pistons
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Tuesday's Bucks vs. Pistons matchup.
Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giannis Antetokounmpo | 32 | 12 | 8 | 0 |
Damian Lillard | 24 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
Brook Lopez | 15 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Bobby Portis | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Gary Trent | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 6.5 Assists (+115)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 6.5 Assists | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +115 |
- Our top prop bet for the Bucks is on Giannis Antetokounmpo to record over 6.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 assists, giving us an edge of 11.1% on the +115 odds offered by DraftKings.
Detroit Pistons Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cade Cunningham | 26 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
Jaden Ivey | 17 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Malik Beasley | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Tobias Harris | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Jalen Duren | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Cade Cunningham Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+145)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Cade Cunningham Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +145 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pistons is on Cade Cunningham to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.1% on the +145 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Bucks vs. Pistons Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Bucks vs. Pistons trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Jaden Ivey Over 4.5 Total Assists
Jaden Ivey has recorded more than 4.5 assists in 8 of his last 10 games (80% of the time). You can bet on him to record 5+ assists again at odds of +124 (45% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Damian Lillard Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Damian Lillard has had more than 3.5 rebounds in 13 of his last 16 appearances (81%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 3.5 rebounds again at odds of -138 (58%), also available at FanDuel.
Andre Jackson Jr. Over 0.5 Total Turnovers
Andre Jackson Jr. has recorded at least one turnover in 9 of his last 11 games (82%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of -240 (71%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Cade Cunningham of the Pistons to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Pistons +2.5 to cover.
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