The Milwaukee Bucks aim to cap their regular season with an eighth straight victory as they host the Detroit Pistons in a matchup where both teams have already secured their playoff positions.
Friday's chippy contest saw Giannis dominate with a triple-double (32-11-15), but with stars likely resting before the postseason begins, bench players like Kevin Porter Jr. – who's scored 16+ in five straight games – could take center stage.
Watch for potential revenge from the Pistons, who've dropped all three meetings this season but might benefit from a depleted Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons lineup.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons prediction: who will win?
For today's Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons matchup, our predictive model gives the Pistons a 58% chance of defeating the Bucks.
Detroit Pistons: 58% win probability
- Superior recent form (LWLLW vs WWWWW) showing the Pistons' momentum over their last five games
- Better defensive efficiency (9175 points against compared to Bucks' 9136) demonstrating their ability to contain opponents
- Higher position in conference standings (6th vs 5th) indicating consistent performance throughout the season
Milwaukee Bucks: 42% win probability
- Inconsistent offense (9332 points scored compared to Pistons' 9338) showing struggles to maintain scoring rhythm
- Defensive vulnerabilities (47-34 record vs Pistons' 44-37) highlighting their inability to close out games
- Home court advantage not translating to wins (5th in conference despite playing 81 games) suggesting difficulty performing under pressure
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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons odds
Here are the latest odds for the NBA matchup on Sunday, April 13, as the Milwaukee Bucks host the Detroit Pistons at home.
| Milwaukee Bucks | Detroit Pistons | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +240 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | -285 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons preview
The struggling Pistons roll into Fiserv Forum Sunday afternoon hungry for redemption after falling short to Milwaukee 125-119 on Friday, a contest that got heated with technical fouls exchanged between Jalen Duren and Kevin Porter Jr.
With both teams having locked in their playoff seedings – Detroit at 6th facing the Knicks and Milwaukee at 5th against the Pacers – this season finale could feature limited minutes for starters as coaches protect their stars.
Cade Cunningham has been the catalyst behind Detroit's remarkable turnaround from Eastern Conference basement dwellers last season, dropping 36 points in Friday's loss while averaging 26.1 points and 9.1 assists this year.
The Bucks have absolutely dominated this rivalry, winning an astounding 28 of their last 29 matchups against Detroit, though Sunday's game might look drastically different with Milwaukee reportedly resting Giannis, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez, and Gary Trent Jr.
Even without Damian Lillard (blood clot issues) and potentially Giannis sitting out, Kevin Porter Jr. has stepped up magnificently for Milwaukee, scoring 16+ points in five straight games while Ryan Rollins has surprised in the starting lineup.
The Pistons excel in transition as the league's second-ranked team in fast break points (18.7 per game), which could prove decisive against a depleted Bucks squad.
Look for Detroit to push the pace with Milwaukee missing key defensive anchors, potentially ending their 11-game losing streak against winning Bucks teams.
This otherwise meaningless season finale might feature plenty of bench players getting extended run, but don't be shocked if it turns into an unexpectedly entertaining, high-scoring affair as the regular season wraps up before both teams' playoff journeys begin.
Key stats
- 1Milwaukee Bucks are ranked 5th in Eastern Conference with 47 wins
- 2Detroit Pistons sit one position below the Bucks in 6th place
- 3Bucks are on a five-game winning streak (WWWWW) while Pistons have been inconsistent (LWLLW)
- 4Bucks have a better goal difference (+196) than the Pistons (+163)
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons form
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons head to head
Milwaukee Bucks
100%
Detroit Pistons
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Apr 13, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks
0 : 0
Detroit Pistons
Apr 11, 2025
Detroit Pistons
119 : 125
Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 4, 2024
Detroit Pistons
107 : 128
Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 14, 2024
Milwaukee Bucks
127 : 120
Detroit Pistons
Oct 7, 2024
Detroit Pistons
120 : 87
Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 23, 2024
Detroit Pistons
113 : 122
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