Winner takes it all tonight in Detroit as the Bucks and Pistons battle for the top spot in Group B of the Emirates NBA Cup. Both teams are a perfect 3-0 so far and have beaten some strong opponents in the process. Milwaukee in particular has been hot lately, winning 6 games in a row. Even though their game plan was a bit loose during this series, we can’t overlook how good Giannis Antetokounmpo looked with this team. He is averaging 32.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game on nearly 60% shooting and playing less than 35 minutes per game. The last time he played against Detroit, he posted a stat line of 59-14-7 while shooting nearly 62% from the field.

The Pistons have lacked consistency as they have alternated wins and losses in their last four games and have only managed two wins in their last seven games. Their next three games are against Milwaukee, Boston and New York, which should give us an idea as to whether the 9-13 start is a fluke or not. Although his efficiency isn’t the best, Cade Cunningham has been playing really well lately, getting his teammates involved and racking up double-digit assists in six straight games. But the Pistons will need a lot more than just him to give Milwaukee a leg up on their current form.

Things finally worked out for the Bucks and Giannis is currently on a mission. He just posted a 42-point triple-double in the win over Washington, and Detroit will have a hard time slowing him down. Damian Lillard is another player who could have a big game here, as the Pistons’ home three-point defense is the fourth-worst in the NBA in terms of opponent efficiency from downtown. I’m going for the Bucks to get the win here and win Group B.

Bucks vs. Pistons Prediction: Bucks -4 (-110) available at time of publication. Playable under this number.

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