NBA Prop Bets: Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons (February 21, 2026)
The Detroit Pistons (41-13) face the Chicago Bulls (24-32) at United Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Saturday's matchup. The Pistons are favored to win at -550, currently marked as 10.5-point favorites, while the Bulls are at +410. The total points line is set at 235.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 123-112 Detroit.
- The Bulls (-108) have a 24-31-1 ATS record this season, while the Pistons (-112) hold a record of 30-24-0.
- The Bulls have a 27-28-1 O/U record this season (meaning 27 games have gone over the total points line, 28 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Pistons have a 22-31-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Bulls are averaging 116.5 points per game this season (11th in the league). Comparatively, the Pistons are averaging 117.4 (9th).
- Defensively, the Bulls are giving up a whopping 120.4 points per game this season (26th in the league), while the Pistons are giving up an average of 109.3 points (3rd).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Bulls currently rank 5th for pace this season, recording 101.6 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Pistons sit 16th on that scale with 99.7 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 44.3% of the Bulls' field goal attempts come from three point range (8th in the league), leaving 55.7% from two. Meanwhile, the Pistons' opponents are taking 42.9% of their attempts from three (12th) and 57.1% from two.
- Comparatively, Detroit takes 35.5% of shots from three (27th), leaving 64.5% from two, while Chicago's opponents are attempting 39.9% from three (17th) and 60.1% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Bulls are shooting 36.5% from deep in 2025/26 (8th in the NBA), compared to the Pistons who are making 35.0% of their attempts (21st).
- On the opposite end, Chicago is holding opponents to 37.5% of their three-point attempts (30th), while Detroit's opponents are doing it tougher, hitting 34.5% of their shots (4th).
Ball Protection
- The Bulls are committing 14.6 turnovers per game this season, ranking 17th in the league, while the Pistons are forcing 17.3 turnovers (1st).
- Flipping that script, Chicago is forcing 12.6 turnovers (28th), while Detroit is committing 15.3 (23rd).
Crashing the Boards
- Chicago is pulling down 44.7 rebounds per game this season (13th in the league), including 10.3 offensive boards (23rd). Conversely, Detroit's opponents are averaging 41.1 rebounds (4th), 11.4 of which have come on the offensive end (15th).
- Meanwhile, the Pistons are averaging 45.6 rebounds (7th) and 13.1 offensive rebounds (4th), while the Bulls are allowing 44.9 and 10.9, ranking 20th and 7th.
First Quarter Winner
Chicago is +180 to win the first quarter, while Detroit is -218. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 19-34-3 | 12-16-0 | 7-18-3 | 11-12-1 | 8-22-2 | 3-7-0 |
| Detroit | 32-21-1 | 15-12-1 | 17-9-0 | 26-16-1 | 6-5-0 | 7-3-0 |
First Half Winner
Chicago is +250 to win the first half and Detroit is -310. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 19-35-2 | 11-16-1 | 8-19-1 | 9-15-0 | 10-20-2 | 2-8-0 |
| Detroit | 40-13-1 | 20-7-1 | 20-6-0 | 31-11-1 | 9-2-0 | 8-2-0 |
HT/FT
Chicago is +500 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Detroit is -290.
- The Bulls have completed the HT/FT double in 21.4% of games this season, while the Pistons have completed the HT/FT double in 66.7% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Saturday's matchup is +1800 to go to overtime.
- The Bulls have played in one game that went to overtime this season, while the Pistons have appeared in two.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 36 of Chicago's 56 games this season. Meanwhile, 26 of Detroit's 54 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Detroit recorded a 108-93 victory over Chicago at Little Caesars Arena when these teams last met on January 7. Despite being on the losing side, Nikola Vucevic was influential on that day, recording 20 points, 16 rebounds and four assists. The Pistons have now won three straight at Little Caesars Arena against the Bulls.
NBA Injury News – Detroit Pistons @ Chicago Bulls (February 21, 2026)
The Pistons listed Jones as Questionable for Saturday's (Feb. 21) game against the Bulls.
The Pistons listed Smith as Questionable for Saturday's (Feb. 21) game against the Bulls.
The Bulls listed Ivey as Questionable for Saturday's (Feb. 21) game against the Pistons.
The Bulls listed Yabusele as Probable for Saturday's (Feb. 21) game against the Pistons.
The Bulls listed Collins as Out for Saturday's (Feb. 21) game against the Pistons.
The Bulls reported on Wednesday (Dec. 3) that Essengue will have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, per HC Billy Donovan.
