Pistons vs. Bulls Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 21

The Chicago Bulls (24-32) welcome in the Detroit Pistons (41-13) after losing four straight home games. The Pistons are currently sizable 10.5-point favorites against the Bulls. The matchup has an over/under of 231.5.

Here is everything you need to know to know about the Pistons-Bulls game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Pistons vs. Bulls Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
• TV: CHSN and FDSDET
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Pistons vs. Bulls Prediction

ATS Pick: Bulls (+ 10.5)
O/U Pick: Over (231.5)
Score Prediction: Pistons 120 - Bulls 112

Pistons vs. Bulls Betting Insights

• This year, the Pistons games have finished over 231.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 22 (out of 54) times.
• The Bulls games have gone over 231.5 total points scored in 34 of 56 total matchups this year.
• These teams average 233.9 points per game combined, 2.4 more than the over/under of 231.5.
• The Pistons and the Bulls have seen their opponents average a combined 1.8 fewer points per game than the point total of 231.5 set for this outing.
• Detroit has been the favorite in 42 games this season and has come away with the win 30 times (71.4%) in those contests.
• Chicago has been chosen as underdogs in 32 games this year and has walked away with the win 14 times (43.8%) in those games.
• Detroit has a 2-1 record in the last three head-to-head matchups against Chicago.
• The Pistons also have a 2-1 record against the spread when taking on the Bulls.
• The Pistons covered the point spread in their previous four games, and were the favorites in two of those contests.
• The Bulls didn't beat the spread in their previous seven games, and were favored in two of those games.

Pistons Recent Trends

• The Pistons are 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Detroit's average total over the last 10 games is 10.8 points fewer than the 231.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• The Pistons have 30 wins against the spread in 54 games this year.
• Detroit has an against the spread record of 5-3 in its eight games when favored by 10.5 points or more so far this season.
• Pistons games this year have eclipsed the over/under 42.9% of the time (24 out of 56 games with a set point total).
• The Pistons record 117.4 points per game, just three fewer points than the 120.4 the Bulls allow.
• Detroit has a 15-6-1 record against the spread and a 21-1 record overall when putting up more than 120.4 points.
• The Pistons make 48% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.2 percentage points higher than the Bulls have allowed to their opponents (47.8%).
• The Pistons sport a worse record against the spread when playing at home (15-13-0) than they do on the road (15-10-1).
• In terms of point totals, Detroit hits the over less often in home games, as it has eclipsed the total 12 times in 28 opportunities this season (42.9%). In away games, it has hit the over 12 times in 26 opportunities (46.2%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Pistons have taken 18 of 23 games when playing at home, good for a .783 winning percentage. They have won 12 of 19 games away from home (.632) as a moneyline favorite.

Pistons Recent Stats

Pistons Leaders

• Cade Cunningham puts up 25.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 9.7 assists per contest, shooting 46.3% from the field and 33.5% from beyond the arc with 2.0 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Ausar Thompson averages 10.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.9 steals (third in NBA) and 0.8 blocks.
• Duncan Robinson puts up 12.2 points, 1.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds per contest.
• Kevin Huerter averages 10.3 points, 2.5 assists and 3.7 boards.
• Tobias Harris posts 13.4 points, 5.0 boards and 2.4 assists per contest. At the other end he averages 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks.

Pistons Player Props

Bulls Recent Trends

• The Bulls have one win against the spread, and are 1-9 overall, over their last 10 contests.
• Chicago and its opponents have combined to score an average of 230.2 combined points in its last 10 games, 1.3 less than the 231.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Bulls are 24-31-1 against the spread this season.
• Chicago has covered the spread twice this year when underdogs by 10.5 points or more (in four chances).
• Bulls games this season have gone over the total in 28 of 56 opportunities (50%).
• The Bulls' 116.5 points per game are 7.2 more points than the 109.3 the Pistons give up to opponents.
• Chicago has put together a 24-15-1 ATS record and a 23-16 overall record in games it scores more than 109.3 points.
• The Bulls have shot at a 47% clip from the field this season, 2.9 percentage points above the 44.1% shooting opponents of the Pistons have averaged.
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Bulls have a better winning percentage at home (.464, 13-14-1 record) than on the road (.393, 11-17-0).
• Chicago's games have finished above the over/under 42.9% of the time at home (12 of 28), and 57.1% of the time away (16 of 28).
• In 2025-26 when moneyline favorites, the Bulls have a better winning percentage at home (.571, 8-6 record) than away (.200, 2-8).

Bulls Recent Stats

Bulls Leaders

• Matas Buzelis delivers 15.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game for the Bulls.
• The Bulls are getting 18.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game from Josh Giddey this season.
• Anfernee Simons is putting up 14.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest. He is making 44.1% of his shots from the field and 38.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.7 triples per contest.
• The Bulls are getting 12.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game from Tre Jones this season.
• Collin Sexton gives the Bulls 14.3 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest while posting 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Bulls Player Props

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