The Detroit Pistons, led by the breakout star Cade Cunningham, face a struggling Chicago Bulls team tonight. The Pistons are on the rise in the Eastern Conference, while the Bulls are in a rebuild after trading Zach LaVine. The Bulls' defense has been porous, making them a prime target for Cunningham and the Pistons' high-scoring offense. This article analyzes the matchup, highlighting the Pistons' offensive strengths and the Bulls' defensive weaknesses. It suggests betting on the Pistons' team total to exceed 120.5 points and Cade Cunningham to rack up over 10.5 assists.
Cade Cunningham is having a breakout season, and the Pistons ' offense is firing on all cylinders as they face a porous defense tonight. It's a matchup of two Central Division teams heading in opposite directions with the Chicago Bulls hosting the Detroit Pistons . Led by Cade Cunningham , the Pistons are quietly climbing the Eastern Conference standings, while the Bulls are starting to struggle. The Pistons enter this matchup with a 27-26 record, good for sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
They have improved on both ends of the floor, partly due to Cunningham's stellar season. The star point guard is averaging 25.5 points, 9.5 assists, and 6.4 rebounds per game. Offensively, they rank 15th in the league, and defensively, they sit at 12th heading into tonight's game. On the flip side, the Bulls are in the midst of a major rebuild after trading away Zach LaVine. They have lost six of their last nine games overall and look like one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA. Chicago has the fourth-worst defensive rating in basketball, allowing the second-most points per game at a staggering 120.1 per contest. The Bulls have surrendered at least 121 points in six of their last seven games, including to this same Pistons team in a 127-119 loss on February 5th. The Pistons' team total is sitting at 120.5 for this matchup — a number they have surpassed in three of their last five games. Given the Bulls' inability to stop anyone at the moment, the Pistons are expected to eclipse their team total. Another area where the Bulls struggle is on the boards, ranking 23rd in rebounding rate and 29th in opponent rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Duren averages 10.1 rebounds per game this season. The center has pulled down 12 or more boards in four of his last six games, including in that February 5th showdown against the Bulls. Chicago also gives up the most assists per game in the NBA. Cunningham averages nearly 10 assists per game and dished out 15 the last time these teams met. To round out this same-game parlay, let's wager on Cunningham to go Over 10.5 assists. This bet pays out at +475 and can be profit boosted by 30% tonight at bet365. Take advantage of the early win payout at bet365, where any pre-game NBA moneyline bet gets
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