- Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Chicago Bulls (17-19) are set to visit Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, aiming to take down the Detroit Pistons (27-9).
In their previous outing, the Bulls faced off against the Celtics, suffering a setback with a final score of 115-101. Chicago finished the game shooting 44.2% from the field (38 out of 86) and connected on 16 of 46 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the Bulls excelled, making 9 of 10 shots for a commendable 90.0%. On the rebounding front, they achieved a total of 45 boards, including 6 offensive rebounds. The team also recorded 25 assists while forcing their opponents into 8 turnovers and securing 2 steals. On defense, the Bulls allowed their opponents to shoot 40.4% from the field, as the Celtics made 42 out of 104 attempts. Boston tallied 22 assists and 7 steals, alongside 54 rebounds (20 offensive, 34 defensive) and 4 blocked shots. The Celtics converted 84.6% of their free throw attempts (11 of 13) and made 20 out of 52 shots from three-point range. In terms of personal fouls, Chicago committed 13 while Boston had 11.
Matas Buzelis stepped up in their last game, shooting 75.0% from the field while distributing 2 assists. In 31 minutes of play, he gathered 3 rebounds and scored 26 points on 9 out of 12 shooting.
Chicago enters this matchup with a 17-19 record this season, averaging 117.8 points per game (12th in the league) while shooting 47.3% from the field. The Bulls are making 35.9% of their three-point attempts (505 of 1,406) and 78.4% from the free throw line. As a unit, they are averaging 45.6 rebounds per game and have made 1,059 assists overall, ranking 3rd in the NBA. They average 14.7 turnovers per game and commit 19.1 personal fouls.
On the defensive end, the Bulls force 12.7 turnovers each game and average 19.4 fouls per contest. They rank 22nd in allowing assists, having given up 990 so far this season. Chicago’s defense allows opponents a field goal percentage of 47.3% (1,600 out of 3,380), while they yield 45.6 rebounds per game and 36.7% shooting from beyond the arc. They are 26th in the league in points allowed per game, averaging 121.6.
The Pistons recently triumphed against the Knicks with a score of 121-90. In that game, Detroit secured 30 defensive rebounds and 14 on the offensive glass for a total of 44 rebounds. They struggled with turnovers, giving the ball away 16 times but also made 12 steals. New York was called for 17 fouls, leading to 16 free throw attempts for the Pistons, of which they successfully made 11 for a 68.8% success rate. From three-point range, Detroit was impressive, hitting 16 of 31 attempts (51.6%). Overall, the Pistons shot 54.7% from the field, making 47 of 86 attempts, while limiting the Knicks to 42.1% shooting (32 of 76) including 43.3% from long range (13 of 30) and 92.9% from the free throw line (13 of 14). Defensively, the Pistons allowed New York to grab 30 rebounds, including 5 on the offensive end.
Cade Cunningham was a pivotal player for the Pistons, scoring 29 points in 29 minutes while racking up 13 assists. He shot 11 of 17, giving him a shooting percentage of 64.7%, and grabbed 3 rebounds.
Detroit holds a 27-9 record for the season. Offensively, the Pistons are shooting 48.2% from the floor, placing them 6th in the league. With 4,278 points this season (averaging 118.8 per game), they are also pulling in 46.3 rebounds per contest. They are averaging 26.6 assists per game, ranking 11th in basketball, and committing 15.9 turnovers. They average 22.9 personal fouls per game and convert 75.2% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, the Pistons allow 35.2% shooting from three-point range (463 of 1,317), while their opponents convert 81.2% of free throws. They give up an average of 23.3 assists and collect 41.1 rebounds per game, ranking 1st and 4th in basketball respectively. Detroit is 4th in points allowed per game with 112.1, forcing 17.2 turnovers and limiting opponents to 44.4% shooting from the field (2nd in the league).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA battle against the spread?
Prediction: Back Detroit
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