Detroit Pistons vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction: The Pistons are capable of surprising

This season Detroit has only three home games left. Playing for their fans won't be easy. The Pistons' opponents will be playoff contenders. The toughest test for the team will be coming soon. East-leading Milwaukee will visit Little Cesars Arena. Will the Pistons be able to create a sensation?

The Pistons play the rest of the regular season without half their starting five. Cade Cunningham, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Isaiah Stewart were regular starters, while Hamid Diallo and Alec Burks could also be seriously injured. Rodney McGruder and Corey Joseph may not play against Milwaukee, both of whom are getting a lot of playing minutes in the absence of their leaders.

With those gaps in their roster, it's not surprising that Detroit has trouble getting results. The team has lost its last five games without fail. James Wiseman and Marvin Bagley have been the most consistent in previous games, but their efforts are insufficient. As a result, the Pistons are guaranteed to finish the season in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. Not even a theoretical chance to catch up with Charlotte.

Jaden Ivey still can't seem to find his optimal form. Ivey had 20 points and eight assists against Toronto, but nine turnovers spoiled his game. The Pistons lost 97:118, and the 22 losses were the main reason for the loss. Detroit had no problems finishing their offensive woes: the Michigan club even outscored the Raptors on shots from the field. Cillian Hayes did the best job on defense with four steals.

The Bucks are ranked number 2 in the NBA's defensive rankings, and it's a quality defense that has allowed the team to top the Eastern Conference standings. Milwaukee's offense isn't perfect, and there are many reasons. We can't say yet that Middleton has reached the peak of his ability, but he's had some excellent games, which should be pleasing. As for the roster losses, everyone should be back on track for the game against Detroit. Jay Crowder missed five games in a row but has already recovered.

The meeting with Western Conference leader Denver broke the Bucks' winning streak. After three wins in a row, the team lost with a score of 106:129. There were no serious complaints to the club's leader. Yannis scored 31 points and had four steals. Among the players who played at least 10 minutes on the floor, only Yannis Adetokumbo and Brook Lopez shot at least 50% from the field. Only Grayson Allen made 3-pointers, and the rest of the Bucks players had questions.

Bookmakers estimate Detroit's odds of winning at roughly 10 percent. It's hard to argue with that, especially against constant losses. Nevertheless, Milwaukee has been slacking on the defense of late, and that makes sense: they need to take care of themselves before the playoffs. Even without some of their leaders, the Pistons have looked very interesting and can cause a sensation in any game. Bagley and Wiseman are in good shape, while Ivy improved on offense. However, the blowout against Toronto, Detroit's game has some positive moments.