NBA Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Game 2 Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 04-17-2019, 20:00 EDT

Spread: Milwaukee Bucks -15

Total: +213

Following the biggest deficit win in any of the opening games of the playoffs, the first-seeded in the East and the whole NBA Milwaukee Bucks, are hosting once again in Game 2 the 8^th in the East Detroit Pistons, who have to fare better today and avoid getting destroyed in a second straight game.

Pistons had a 41-41 record (41-38-3 ATS) in the regular season and finished in the 8^th place of the East. In their latest matchup they saw a 2-game victory streak end with a road defeat by Milwaukee in the first game of the series, 86-121. Bucks had a 60-22 record (47-30-4 ATS) in the regular season and finished in the first place of the whole NBA. They are 2-1 in their last 3 games and in their latest matchup they were victorious against Detroit at home in the first game of the series, 121-86.

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Detroit are led in scoring by Luke Kennard with 21 ppg. He also adds 4 rebounds per game, while Andre Drummond follows with 12 ppg and leads the team in rebounding with 12 per game. Reggie Jackson adds 12 ppg and a team high 5 assists per game. Milwaukee are led in scoring by Giannis Antetokounmpo with 24 ppg. He also adds 4 assists and leads the team in rebounding with 17 per game, while George Hill follows with 16 ppg. Eric Bledsoe adds 15 ppg and 5 assists per game.

Milwaukee lead Detroit 5-0 wins this season and they have a perfect 3-0 at home. Milwaukee are 34-8 at home, while Detroit are 15-27 on the road. Milwaukee have a better offense with 118.2 ppg to Detroit’s 106.8, while Detroit have a better defense, allowing 107.5 ppg to Milwaukee’s 109. Milwaukee have a better accuracy both from the field (47.6% to 43.9%) and from behind the arc (35.3% to 34.7%). They are also better both in rebounding (49.8 to 45) and in assists per game (26.1 to 22.5), while both squads commit almost the same number of turnovers (13 to 13.2). Milwaukee are the favorite but Detroit will definitely force a closer game than 15 points, so pick the guests in this one.   

Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Game 2 Prediction: Detroit Pistons +15 (-111)