Bucks vs. Pistons odds, line, spread: 2022 NBA picks, April 8 predictions from proven computer model

A Central Division battle is on tap between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons at 7 p.m. ET on Friday at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit is 23-57 overall and 13-27 at home, while Milwaukee is 50-30 overall and 23-16 on the road. The Bucks can strengthen their grip on the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a win in this one. 

Milwaukee is favored by six points in the latest Pistons vs. Bucks odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is set at 228. Before entering any Bucks vs. Pistons picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters Week 25 of the 2021-22 NBA season on a stunning 84-54 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,400. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Pistons vs. Bucks. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Bucks vs. Pistons:

• Pistons vs. Bucks spread: Bucks -6
• Pistons vs. Bucks over-under: 228 points

What you need to know about the Pistons

Detroit is coming off a 131-113 loss to Dallas on Wednesday, but it has still won three of its last four games. The Pistons allowed the Mavericks to shoot 56.3 percent from the floor, including 45.5 percent from 3-point range. Rookie guard Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 25 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, adding to what has been an impressive opening campaign for the Oklahoma State product.  

Cunningham has scored at least 20 points in 12 of his last 16 games, averaging 21.7 points and 6.7 assists during that stretch. Detroit continues to play without leading scorer Jerami Grant due to a season-ending calf injury. The Pistons, who have been eliminated from the playoff race for several weeks, will wrap up their regular season against Philadelphia on Sunday night. 

What you need to know about the Bucks

Milwaukee has bounced back from a two-game losing streak with consecutive wins over Chicago and Boston earlier this week. The Bucks were dominant in their road win over the Bulls before adding a 127-121 win against the Celtics on Thursday. They are now leading Boston by a half-game in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. 

Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee with 29.9 points and 11.6 rebounds per game, while Khris Middleton is adding 20.2 points. Shooting guard Grayson Allen, who averages 11.1 points, is going to be sidelined on Friday night with a hip injury. The Bucks have won 16 of the last 17 meetings between these teams, covering the spread in 12 of the last 15 outings. 

How to make Bucks vs. Pistons picks

The model is leaning under on the total, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in over 60 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Bucks vs. Pistons? And which side covers over 60 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks.