Bulls vs. Pistons Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 12th, 2025

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Mark your calendars for February 12th, 2025, when the Bulls and Pistons collide in an NBA game in Chicago, IL at United Center. Check out our picks and predictions to elevate your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Bulls vs. Pistons betting tip and prediction

Don't miss the Eastern Conference clash taking place on February 12th, 2025, starting at 19:00. The Bulls enters as 6 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Bulls were 24 point underdogs but lost the game to Pistons, 127-105. The over/under for the upcoming game is 238 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 230 points, and the over was victorious.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot in the game cannot be overstated. Let's analyze how different teams are faring from long distance. The Bulls are currently knocking down 37.1% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting skills. Meanwhile, the Pistons are impressively converting 36% of their shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot selection, the Bulls are dedicating 47% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Pistons are taking 40% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Chicago Bulls

How are the Bulls playing this season?

The Bulls comes into this game with a 22-32 record, and they are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bulls are 3-7 in their last 10 games.

Did the Bulls win their most recent game?

No, Bulls fell to the Pistons, 132-92. DeMar DeRozan scored 39 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Bulls

The leading scorer for the Bulls this season is Zach LaVine, who is averaging 24 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Bulls

Coming into the February 12th, 2025 contest, Nikola Vucevic leads the Bulls with 10.2 rebounds per game. Josh Giddey has a team-high 6.5 assists per game. The steals leader for the Bulls is Tre Jones (1.5 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Matas Buzelis is leading the way for the Bulls with 0.9 blocks per game.

Bulls Team Analysis

The Bulls' point differential this season is -4.5 points per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. They are averaging 116.1 points per game while allowing 120.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Bulls are making 16 shots per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Bulls are making 15 per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA.

Projected Bulls Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Pistons, the Bulls' starting lineup consisted of Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, Javonte Green and Coby White. For the upcoming matchup, the Bulls has the following injuries: Lonzo Ball is out (illness), Ayo Dosunmu is probable (illness) Talen Horton-Tucker is out (shin), E.J. Liddell is out (knee) and Adama Sanogo is out (knee).

Detroit Pistons

How are the Pistons playing this season?

The Pistons head this game with a 28-26 record, and they are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Pistons win their most recent game?

Yes, Pistons defeated the Bulls, 132-92. Jalen Duren scored 20 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Pistons

The leading scorer for the Pistons this season is Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 25.3 points per game. Cade Cunningham also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.54.

Other Team Leaders for the Pistons

Jalen Duren is leading the way with 10.1 rebounds per game. Cade Cunningham is dishing out a team-high 9.4 assists per game. In terms of steals, the Pistons' leader is Ausar Thompson with 1.7 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Pistons is Isaiah Stewart, who is sending back 1.2 shots per game.

Pistons Team Analysis

The Pistons' point differential this season is 0.3 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. They are averaging 113.3 points per game while allowing 113 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Pistons are making 13.1 shots per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Pistons are making 16 per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA.

Projected Pistons' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Bulls, the Pistons' starting five were Jalen Duren, Chimezie Metu, Troy Brown Jr., Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser. For the upcoming matchup, Pistons has the following injury: Jaden Ivey is out (leg).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Bulls coming into this game as 6 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Pistons.

Money Line betting suggestion

Bulls are a 6 money line underdog for the game against the Pistons, and the suggestion is to pick the Pistons.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Bulls and Pistons is 238 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Bulls and Pistons have combined for just 5 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.