Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, 11/18/2024 Preview and Pick

Game: Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons

Date: Monday, November 18, 2024

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: FanDuel Sports Network

Little Caesars Arena is the site where the Detroit Pistons (5-8) will try to defeat the Chicago Bulls (5-7) on Monday.

The Bulls stepped onto the hardwood against the Knicks and earned the victory with a final of 124-123 in their last contest. Chicago wrapped up the game with a 53.7% FG percentage (44 of 82) and made 14 out of their 36 three-point shots. At the free throw line, the Bulls made 22 of 27 attempts for a percentage of 81.5%. With regard to rebounding, they compiled a total of 40 with 7 of them being on the offensive end. They also recorded 31 dimes for the matchup as well as forcing the opposition into 15 turnovers and getting 10 steals. In the matter of the defense, Chicago let their opponent shoot 51.1% from the field on 48 of 94 shooting. New York recorded 31 assists and had 7 steals for the matchup. On top of that, New York pulled down 40 rebounds (10 offensive, 30 defensive) and had 6 blocks. New York went 66.7% when shooting free throws by converting 12 of 18 attempts. They also knocked down 15 out of their 37 attempts from distance. When it comes to fouls, the Bulls left the arena with 17 and the Knicks recorded 17 fouls.

Zach LaVine is a guy who was a major factor for this game. He racked up 31 points on 12 of 17 shooting. He played 36 minutes and also collected 7 boards. LaVine ended up going 70.6% from the field and earned 8 dimes.

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Chicago heads into this contest with a mark of 5-7 this season. They are giving up possession 16.6 times per game and as a group are committing 17.5 fouls per game. As a team, Chicago is snagging 46.6 rebounds per game and is sitting with 340 dimes so far this year, which has them ranked 5th in the NBA in terms of passing the rock. The Bulls are hitting 37.1% on 3-point shots (183 of 493) and 76.2% from the charity stripe. They are averaging 115.4 points per outing (10th in basketball) while connecting on 46.5% from the floor.

On defense, the Bulls are forcing their opponents into 12.5 turnovers per contest while drawing 17.7 personal fouls. They relinquish 33.1% from 3-point land and they rank 27th in the league in points per game allowed (120.4). The Bulls defense is allowing a FG percentage of 47.9% (547 of 1,143) and they surrender 45.8 boards per game as a team. They are ranked 29th in the NBA in allowing assists to the opposition with 355 conceded on the year.

In their last game, the Pistons went home defeated by a final of 127-120 when they faced the Bucks. The Pistons snagged 34 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards totaling 45 for the matchup. They turned it over 15 times, while earning 6 steals for this game. The Bucks committed 12 fouls in the game which got the Pistons to the free throw line for a total of 13 attempts. They were able to convert 10 of them for a rate of 76.9%. Pertaining to shooting from downtown, Detroit converted 18 out of 38 tries (47.4%). Overall, the Pistons finished the game shooting 46 out of 100 from the floor which gave them a rate of 46.0%. The Pistons permitted the Bucks to convert 45 of 95 attempts from the field which had them shooting 47.4% in the game. They finished 42.9% from three-point range by connecting on 15 out of 35 and ended up shooting 22 of 25 at the free throw line (88.0%). In reference to rebounding, Detroit allowed Milwaukee to snag 47 overall (9 on the offensive side).

Cade Cunningham ended up being a major contributor for the Pistons in this contest. He made 13 out of 34 for the game for a field goal rate of 38.2%, and had 7 rebounds. Cunningham racked up 35 points in his 43 mins on the court and added 11 dimes for the matchup.

Detroit has a mark of 5-8 for the season. The Pistons commit 20.8 personal fouls per contest and they hit 77.4% from the free throw line. They are assisting teammates 24.9 times per game (22nd in the NBA) and they are giving up possession 17.2 times per contest. Detroit has accumulated 1,421 points for the year (109.3 per contest) and they pull down 46.5 boards per game. As an offense, the Pistons are shooting 46.5% from the field, which is ranked 15th in the NBA.

The Detroit defense gives up 35.9% on shots from 3-point land (171 of 476) and opponents are making 77.6% of their free throw shots. They have surrendered 24.9 assists and 41.5 rebounds per game, which is 10th and 4th in basketball. The Pistons are ranked 13th in the league in PPG surrendered with 111.8. They are forcing 12.5 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 45.6% from the floor (9th in basketball).

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Chicago

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