- Milwaukee picked up their sixth straight victory after defeating the collapsing Wizards.
- The Pistons struggled offensively against the 76ers, losing to them by a score of 111-96.
- These two teams last met on November 13, in a game that the Bucks won 127-120 in OT.
The 2024 NBA Cup has reached its final set of group stage games. Group B is still up for grabs in the East. Our Bucks vs Pistons prediction sees the Bucks avoiding an upset against the surging Pistons, winning the group.
Bucks Starting to Get Back on Track
As he approaches 30-years-old, Giannis Antetokounmpo is once again having an MVP-level season. Despite playing through injury, Giannis has been otherworldly. He is averaging 33/12/6.5 through his first 17 games of the year. Despite his tremendous success, the Bucks started out 4-9. It’s been one controversy after another in Milwaukee with their coaching carousel. They may finally be settling in now, having won six games in a row.
Pistons Have Exceeded Expectations
Detroit was the laughingstock of the NBA last season, tying the league’s longest losing streak ever at 28 games. Fortunately, they’ve looked far more competent under new head J.B. Bickerstaff than they did with former coach Monty Williams. The Pistons are already within five wins of last season’s win total. Their surprise success has them firmly in the mix in the NBA Cup. If they win this game, they’ll advance to the knockout stage.
Bucks vs Pistons Prediction: Bucks Assert Dominance in Detroit
Detroit’s early-season success and Milwaukee’s early-season struggles may have been a mirage. While the Pistons are certain to remain far more competitive than last season, their 2-5 record over the last two weeks may be an indication of tougher times to come. Meanwhile, the Bucks’ 6-game winning streak is a sign that they are returning to form. Putting past results aside, the Bucks are the better team and should win this game.
Leave a Comment