Bucks vs Pistons Picks and Prediction – 4/11/2025

NBA TV will feature a Friday night battle between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons from Little Caesars Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Bucks (46-34) are riding a six-game winning streak and need one more win to clinch the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. Last night, Milwaukee nailed 18-for-45 from the three-point line and shot 54 percent overall during a 136-111 home victory versus lowly New Orleans. 

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 28 points (11-17 FG) and 11 rebounds. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 20 points, seven assists, and five steals in 23 minutes off the Milwaukee bench. Kyle Kuzma added 17 points for the Bucks, who improved to 26-14 at home. 

The Detroit Pistons are four games above .500 at home and have locked up no worse than the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Pistons (44-36) rank ninth in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 113.2 points per game. Last night, Detroit limited New York to 44 points during the second half of a 115-106 home victory. 

All-Star G Cade Cunningham poured in a game-high 36 points on 16-for-24 shooting and dished out seven assists. Veteran F Tobias Harris connected on 3-for-5 from long range and finished with 17 points. Jalen Duren added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Pistons, who shot a sizzling 57 percent from the field.  

Milwaukee G Damian LIllard is still sidelined with a calf injury and hopes to be available for the postseason. These two teams will face each other on Sunday in Milwaukee. The Pistons appear content to be the sixth seed and face the Knicks in the first round. Take the Bucks to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win 117-109.