On paper, there might not be too much to look forward to when it comes to the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks.

However, when the two franchises play each other on Thursday, April 9 (10:00 AEST), there's a lot more that meets the eye from a potential betting angle…

Quick Picks

Our pick: Pistons to win

Value bet: Bucks in handicap

Long shot: Harris to have 2+ Threes Made 

Betting Preview

Detroit have already secured the #1 seed by clinching the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee will miss the postseason altogether. Still, this could represent a chance for betting value through the decisions made on the day.

With nothing on the line, the two teams may look to use fringe players. The Pistons could rest their superstars and aim to keep them fresh for the NBA playoffs betting.

The Bucks could look to the future, especially if talks around Giannis' future continue.

Looking at the game, the Pistons are 30-9 at home and 36-12 (before Tuesday's game with Orlando). They were 8-2 over their last 10 and on a three-game win streak.

The Bucks will come off an away trip to the Brooklyn Nets, entering that game 13-25 on the road, 3-7 over their last 10, and 20-28 in Conference Play.

Betting Markets to Watch

We think there may be potential value in the handicap market for this game, especially if the two teams decide to have an eye on the future rather than the present.

We think this could result in the game being a little closer, meaning there's value in the Bucks' handicap spread.

We still think it's likely that the Pistons win the game. Despite only winning two of the last 16 meetings, those two wins came this season. Detroit have been exceptional, and things have turned around for them significantly.

Both teams could be without top stars for this game, with each featuring comprehensive injury reports.

It's why we think there'll be value in the Big Win Little Win market for the Pistons to win by 1-10, as they may not have the firepower to truly blow out the Bucks.

Tobias Harris has been playing a crucial role for the Pistons recently, and we think he could be involved once again, should he be available (questionable against Orlando).

If he is, value will be in the 2+ Threes Made market for him, as he has been able to record this statistic multiple times recently.

Our Prediction

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We think the Pistons are the most likely to win this game, although we think it'll be competitive due to the status of both squads.

This is why we think there'll be value in the Bucks' handicap. For more insights, check out our NBA tips and predictions.