Bucks vs. Pistons, Picks, Odds, Preview, and Prediction, Saturday, December 6, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s an Eastern Conference battle on the heels of a back-to-back on Saturday, Dec. 6 Read our Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons prediction along with other NBA Picks. Both teams played a game on Friday night with the Pistons grabbing a win. Detroit has the best record in the East with an 18-5 record. The Pistons have won nine of their last 10 home games coming into this matchup. The Bucks are 10-14 and they have found it hard to earn wins losing nine of their last 11. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 7:30 P.M. EST.
Milwaukee struggles continue over past few weeks
Milwaukee is 10-14 overall this season. The Bucks are 3-7 when they have played on the road. Milwaukee has lost nine of their last 11 games coming into this matchup. The Bucks have lost five straight road games.
In their last game, the Bucks lost 116-101 to the 76ers at home on Friday, Dec. 5. It was a fairly easy win for the 76ers as the Bucks barely led. Milwaukee shot 46% from the field and 34% from behind the 3-point line. The Bucks were out-rebounded 42-37 in the loss. Bobby Portis led the team in scoring with 22 points off the bench.
In just four games, Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 19.8 points per game. Ryan Rollins is adding 17.9 points per game. Myles Turner is grabbing a team-high six rebounds per game, too.
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Milwaukee is the 14th-ranked offense-efficient team in the league. They also rank 20th in defensive efficiency, while the Bucks are the third-worst rebounding team.
Milwaukee is averaging 115.9 points per game, which ranks 20th in the league. They are hitting 49.4% from the field, placing them third best. The Bucks are also the best 3-point shooting team as they are hitting 41% from behind the arc.
On defense, Milwaukee is allowing 117.8 points per game, which ranks 21st in the league. They are allowing 47.4% from the field, placing them 19th. The Bucks are giving up 35.8% from behind the arc, which ranks 14th.
The Bucks are 10-14 against the spread this season. They are 1-3 against the spread with no rest. They are 3-7 against the spread when playing on the road. The under is 13-11 when the Bucks have played this season. The under is 3-1 with no rest.
Injury report for Bucks
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), out
- Taurean Prince (neck), out
Detroit dominating, leading Eastern Conference
Detroit is 18-5 overall this season. The Pistons are on fire this season and they are leading the Eastern Conference by 2.5 games. Detroit is 9-2 when playing at home this season. They have won three of their last four games coming into Saturday’s game. The Pistons have won nine of their last 10 home games.
In their last game, Detroit defeated Portland 122-116 at home on Friday, Dec. 5. The Pistons went on a 10-0 run in the final two minutes to steal the win away from the Trail Blazers. Detroit shot 46% from the field and 42% from behind the 3-point line. Detroit forced 20 turnovers in the win. Cade Cunningham led the team with 29 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
Cade Cunningham leads the team with 27.6 points and 9.2 assists per game. Jalen Duren is grabbing 11.5 rebounds per game, which leads the team.
Detroit ranks 15th in offensive efficiency and they are second-best in defensive efficiency. The Pistons also rank second-best in rebounding.
The Pistons are hitting 118.4 points per game, which ranks 13th in the league. They are the ninth-ranked shooting team, making 48.2% from the field. Detroit is making 35.1% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 20th.
On defense, Detroit is allowing 113.2 points per game, which ranks seventh-best. The Pistons are the fourth-best defensive team, allowing 44.7% from the field. Detroit is giving up 36.2% from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 16th.
Detroit is 13-10 against the spread this season. They are 10-7 against the spread after a win. The Pistons are 6-4 against the spread when they have equal rest. Detroit is 2-2 against the spread with no rest. The over is 12-10-1 this season. The over is 3-1 with no rest. The over is 10-8 when playing Eastern Conference opponents.
Key injuries for Pistons
- Duncan Robinson, questionable
- Marcus Sasser (hip), questionable
- Bobi Klintman (ankle), questionable
Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons Picks
Bucks vs Pistons Spread Picks
- Detroit Pistons -12 (5 units)
The Pistons are on fire at the moment, and the Bucks are playing the complete opposite. Yes, the Bucks did earn a win over Detroit earlier in the week, but that result has been an outlier over the course of the past two weeks. Detroit has won nine of their last 10 games, and depth has been key to their success. They have several capable scorers, and the team’s defense has been outstanding as they rank second-best in defense and rebounding. The Bucks have lost nine of their last 11 games as injuries have wrecked them. Milwaukee is 1-3 against the spread with no rest. They are also 3-7 against the spread when playing on the road. The Pistons are 10-7 against the spread after a win and 6-4 against the spread with equal rest.
Take Detroit to cover.
Bucks vs Pistons Over/Under Picks
- Over 223.5 (5 units)
The Pistons always play with a quick pace. They rank as the eighth fastest team in the league, and they will run up and down on a depleted Milwaukee roster in the second game of a back-to-back. The Bucks won’t be able to stop them as they rank 20th in defensive efficiency. Expect a high-scoring game with the Pistons leading the way. The over is 3-1 when Detroit has played with no rest.
Take the over on Saturday.
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