Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction and Betting Tips for 2024 Emirates NBA Cup| Dec. 3

The Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons matchup is one of the 11 2024 Emirates NBA Cup games scheduled for Tuesday. After a tough start, Milwaukee has found its footing and is fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 10-9 record. Detroit is 10th in the same conference with a 9-13 record.

This is a crucial East: Group B matchup as both teams are undefeated after three games. Whoever wins Tuesday’s game will qualify directly for the playoffs.

The two teams have faced each other 264 times in the regular season, with Milwaukee holding a 151-113 lead. They played four times last season as the Bucks swept the series.

They already played once this season on Nov. 13, a game that Milwaukee won 127-120 in OT behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s mammoth 59-point and 14-rebound double-double. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 35 points.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons game details and odds

The Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons NBA Cup game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Little Caesars Arena. The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Detroit and FanDuel Sports Network - Wisconsin. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Bucks (-180) vs. Pistons (+150)

Spread: Bucks (-4) vs. Pistons (+4)

Total (O/U): Bucks -110 (o221.5) vs. Pistons -110 (u221.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons preview

After starting the season on a low, Milwaukee has finally found its stride and is on a league-leading six-game win streak. The Bucks are coming off of a 124-114 win against the Washington Wizards on Saturday. Antetokounmpo had a triple-double of 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, while Damian Lillard chipped in with 25 points and 10 assists.

Detroit is having a mixed season so far. While it is faring much better than last season, it hasn’t reached the level of consistency it would have liked. The Pistons last played the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday and lost 111-96. Cade Cuningham missed the game, as Malik Beasley led the team in scoring with 19 points.

While the Bucks seem like the favorites heading into the game, Cunningham is not on the injury report for the game and should help Detroit in its bid for a NBA Cup playoff spot.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons betting props

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s points total is set at 30.5. The Greek Freak has been on a tear this season. Bet on the over here.

Cade Cunningham’s point total is set at 22.5. His season average is 23.5 and he should score 23 points or more on Tuesday.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Bucks to get a win on Tuesday to win Group B of the Eastern Conference. While we expect the Pistons to put up a fight, the oddsmakers’ prediction should prevail. Expect Milwaukee to cover the spread in a high-scoring game where the team total will surpass 221.5 points.