How to watch Pistons vs. Bucks basketball game
By Scout Staff
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Through 3 Quarters
The Milwaukee Bucks were expected to win this one, and they are just one quarter away from fulfilling that expectation. After three quarters it’s looking more and more like their high-powered offense is just too much for the Detroit Pistons as the Bucks lead 90-62.
Milwaukee has been led by power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who so far has 21 points and nine assists in addition to seven rebounds and four blocks. One thing to keep an eye out for is Bobby Portis’ foul situation as he currently sits at four.
Detroit has been relying on the performance of small forward Jerami Grant, who has 21 points.
Milwaukee’s lead is the biggest they have had this season going into the fourth quarter.
Who’s Playing
Milwaukee @ Detroit
Current Records: Milwaukee 3-4; Detroit 1-5
What to Know
The Detroit Pistons are 6-20 against the Milwaukee Bucks since November of 2015, but they’ll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Tuesday. The Pistons and Milwaukee will face off in a Central Division battle at 7 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Detroit found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unfortunate 117-91 punch to the gut against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Detroit was down 96-74 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from. Small forward Jerami Grant had a rough night: he picked up five fouls and turned the ball over four times en route to a 5-for-15, 11-point finish.
Meanwhile, the matchup between Milwaukee and the Utah Jazz on Sunday was not a total blowout, but with Milwaukee falling 107-95 at home, it was darn close to turning into one. Milwaukee’s defeat came about despite a quality game from power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 25 points and six assists in addition to seven rebounds.
The Pistons are expected to lose this next one by 4.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn’t have high expectations for them since the squad is 1-4 ATS when expected to lose.
Detroit is now 1-5 while the Bucks sit at 3-4. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Detroit has allowed their opponents to shoot 48.70% from the floor on average, which is the highest shooting percentage allowed in the league. Milwaukee has experienced some struggles of their own as they have allowed their opponents to shoot 46.50% from the floor on average, which is the fifth highest shooting percentage allowed in the league. The good news? The teams might be seeing more of their shots fall.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, Michigan
- TV: Bally Sports – Detroit
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $20.00
Odds
The Bucks are a 4.5-point favorite against the Pistons, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bucks as a 5.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Milwaukee have won 20 out of their last 26 games against Detroit.
- Jan 13, 2021 – Milwaukee 110 vs. Detroit 101
- Jan 06, 2021 – Milwaukee 130 vs. Detroit 115
- Jan 04, 2021 – Milwaukee 125 vs. Detroit 115
- Feb 20, 2020 – Milwaukee 126 vs. Detroit 106
- Dec 04, 2019 – Milwaukee 127 vs. Detroit 103
- Nov 23, 2019 – Milwaukee 104 vs. Detroit 90
- Apr 22, 2019 – Milwaukee 127 vs. Detroit 104
- Apr 20, 2019 – Milwaukee 119 vs. Detroit 103
- Apr 17, 2019 – Milwaukee 120 vs. Detroit 99
- Apr 14, 2019 – Milwaukee 121 vs. Detroit 86
- Jan 29, 2019 – Milwaukee 115 vs. Detroit 105
- Jan 01, 2019 – Milwaukee 121 vs. Detroit 98
- Dec 17, 2018 – Milwaukee 107 vs. Detroit 104
- Dec 05, 2018 – Milwaukee 115 vs. Detroit 92
- Feb 28, 2018 – Detroit 110 vs. Milwaukee 87
- Dec 06, 2017 – Milwaukee 104 vs. Detroit 100
- Nov 15, 2017 – Milwaukee 99 vs. Detroit 95
- Nov 03, 2017 – Detroit 105 vs. Milwaukee 96
- Mar 31, 2017 – Milwaukee 108 vs. Detroit 105
- Feb 13, 2017 – Milwaukee 102 vs. Detroit 89
- Dec 28, 2016 – Milwaukee 119 vs. Detroit 94
- Oct 30, 2016 – Detroit 98 vs. Milwaukee 83
- Mar 21, 2016 – Detroit 92 vs. Milwaukee 91
- Feb 27, 2016 – Detroit 102 vs. Milwaukee 91
- Dec 04, 2015 – Detroit 102 vs. Milwaukee 95
- Nov 23, 2015 – Milwaukee 109 vs. Detroit 88
Injury Report for Detroit
- Isaiah Livers: Out (Foot)
- Chris Smith: Out (Knee)
Injury Report for Milwaukee
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
- Rodney Hood: Game-Time Decision (Hand)
- Grayson Allen: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
- Brook Lopez: Out (Back)
- Jrue Holiday: Out (Ankle)
- Khris Middleton: Out (Covid-19)
- Donte DiVincenzo: Out (Ankle)
