NBA Prop Bets: Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks (April 8, 2026)
The Milwaukee Bucks (31-48) face the Detroit Pistons (57-22) at Little Caesars Arena. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup. The Pistons opened as 18.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 20.5, leaving the Pistons at -2800 and Bucks at +1300. The total points line is set at 221.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 121-100 Detroit.
- The Pistons (-105) have a 42-37-0 ATS record this season, while the Bucks (-115) hold a record of 35-44-0.
- The Pistons have a 36-42-1 O/U record this season (meaning 36 games have gone over the total points line, 42 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Bucks have a 36-43-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pistons are averaging 117.3 points per game this season (9th in the league). Comparatively, the Bucks are averaging only 110.5 (29th).
- Defensively, the Pistons are giving up only 109.6 points per game this season (3rd in the league), while the Bucks are giving up an average of 116.6 points (20th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Pistons currently rank 16th for pace this season, recording 99.3 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Bucks sit 23rd on that scale with 97.6 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 34.5% of the Pistons' field goal attempts come from three point range (29th in the league), leaving 65.5% from two. Meanwhile, the Bucks' opponents are taking 45.0% of their attempts from three (28th) and 55.0% from two.
- Comparatively, Milwaukee takes 45.3% of shots from three (10th), leaving 54.7% from two, while Detroit's opponents are attempting 42.6% from three (11th) and 57.4% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Pistons are shooting 35.4% from deep in 2025/26 (21st in the NBA), compared to the Bucks who are making 38.8% of their attempts (2nd).
- On the opposite end, Detroit is holding opponents to 34.5% of their three-point attempts (1st), while Milwaukee's opponents are doing things easier, hitting 37.4% of their shots (27th).
Ball Protection
- The Pistons are committing 15.1 turnovers per game this season, ranking 21st in the league, while the Bucks are forcing 13.1 turnovers (25th).
- Flipping that script, Detroit is forcing 16.9 turnovers (1st), while Milwaukee is committing 15.1 (20th).
Crashing the Boards
- Detroit is pulling down 45.5 rebounds per game this season (8th in the league), including 13.0 offensive boards (3rd). Conversely, Milwaukee's opponents are averaging 44.5 rebounds (19th), 11.1 of which have come on the offensive end (9th).
- Meanwhile, the Bucks are averaging only 40.8 rebounds (28th) and 8.8 offensive rebounds (30th), while the Pistons are allowing an impressive 40.8 and 11.3, ranking 4th and 15th.
Back-to-backs
- Notably, the Pistons are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set.
- Detroit holds a 12-2 W-L record on the second leg of a back-to-back this season, as well as an 8-6-0 ATS record and 9-5-0 O/U record.
- Additionally, Milwaukee has a 6-11 W-L record, 8-9-0 ATS record and 6-11-0 O/U record against teams playing the second leg of a back-to-back this season.
First Quarter Winner
Detroit is -380 to win the first quarter, while Milwaukee is +300. Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 42-35-2 | 20-19-1 | 22-16-1 | 36-27-2 | 6-8-0 | 3-7-0 |
| Milwaukee | 29-46-4 | 15-23-2 | 14-23-2 | 13-14-1 | 16-32-3 | 2-8-0 |
First Half Winner
Detroit is -950 to win the first half and Milwaukee is +625. Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 55-22-2 | 28-10-2 | 27-12-0 | 45-18-2 | 10-4-0 | 6-3-1 |
| Milwaukee | 31-48-0 | 16-24-0 | 15-24-0 | 12-16-0 | 19-32-0 | 3-7-0 |
HT/FT
Detroit is -3000 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Milwaukee is +1800.
- The Pistons have completed the HT/FT double in 62.0% of games this season, while the Bucks have completed the HT/FT double in 25.3% of games.
To Go To Overtime
- The Pistons have played in five games that went to overtime this season, while the Bucks have appeared in three.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 36 of Detroit's 79 games this season. Meanwhile, 33 of Milwaukee's 79 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Detroit recorded a 124-112 victory over Milwaukee at Little Caesars Arena when these teams last met on December 6. Despite being on the losing side, Kevin Porter Jr. dominated both ends on that day, finishing with 32 points and four steals. That result snapped the Bucks' 15-game winning streak against the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.
NBA Injury News – Milwaukee Bucks @ Detroit Pistons (April 8, 2026)
Antetokounmpo did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against Brooklyn.
Rollins did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against Brooklyn.
Portis did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against Brooklyn.
Kuzma did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against Brooklyn.
Turner did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against Brooklyn.
Trent Jr. did not play on Tuesday's (Apr. 7) game against Brooklyn.
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said on Saturday (Mar. 28) that he would be surprised if Porter played again this season, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
The Pistons listed Cunningham as Questionable for Wednesday's (Apr. 8) game against the Bucks.
The Pistons listed Stewart as Questionable for Wednesday's (Apr. 8) game against the Bucks.
