Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/21/2026

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Saturday, February 21, 2026

Venue:  United Center, Chicago, IL

Where to Watch:  FDSDT, CHSN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Pistons -10.5, Bulls +10.5; Over/Under:  230.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Pistons -10.5, Bulls +10.5; Over/Under:  230.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Pistons -10.5, Bulls +10.5; Over/Under:  230.5 points

Detroit Pistons:  41-13 (1st place, Central Division)

Chicago Bulls:  24-32 (4th place, Central Division)

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Detroit Pistons:  8-2 last 10

Chicago Bulls:  1-9 last 10

The Pistons are entering this game with a 41-13 record overall this season and they are 19-7 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 4 game winning streak with wins coming against the New York Knicks, the Charlotte Hornets, the Toronto Raptors, and the Knicks again. Cade Cunningham led the team in points in that game with 42 while Paul Reed was next on the team with 18 points. Cade Cunningham led the team in assists in that game with 13 while Tobias Harris led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 51.6% from the field, 43.3% from 3-point range, and 85% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 109.3 PPG against them. The Pistons have an ATS record of 29-25 this season and their O/U record is 23-30-1.

The Bulls are entering this game with a 24-32 record overall this season and they are 15-13 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 7 game losing streak with losses coming against the Miami Heat, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Toronto Raptors, the Denver Nuggets, the Brooklyn Nets, the Boston Celtics, and the Raptors again. Anfernee Simons led the team in points in that game with 20 while Isaac Okoro was next on the team with 16 points. Tre Jones led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Jalen Smith led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 41.9% from the field, 30% from 3-point range, and 81% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 120.4 PPG against them. The Bulls have an ATS record of 25-31 this season and their O/U record is 27-29.

The current betting odds have the Pistons listed as a 10.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Pistons have looked great in their games this season with their 41-13 record overall which has them right at the top of the East with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have been a great road team too with their 19-7 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Bulls haven't looked good in their games this season with their 24-32 record overall which has them in the bottom half of the East. They have looked better on their home court though with their 15-13 home record this season. As good as they have looked at home this year, they haven't looked that good lately and have been one of the worst teams in the NBA over the last 2 weeks. They are 1-9 in their last 10 games and they have lost 7 games in a row now, coming off a home loss to the Raptors in their first game back from the All-Star Break. They made a lot of moves at the trade deadline too, but they didn't make many good ones and are clearly looking toward next season. The Pistons have been rolling in their games lately though. They are 8-2 in their last 10 games and they have a ton of momentum on their side with 4 wins in a row now. They are off a road win over the Knicks in their first game back from the All-Star Break and they once again made one of the best teams in the East look like they didn't belong on the same court, and that was with a key starter out too. The Bulls aren't going to be able to compete with the best team in the East, so look for the Pistons to keep rolling here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Pistons to cover the spread in this game. 

Pistons Bulls Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Saturday, February 21, 2026 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Pistons 117 Bulls 97.

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Detroit Pistons: 7-2 ATS off an upset win as an underdog. 6-3 ATS when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%). 13-7 ATS versus poor teams - outscored by their opponents by 3+ points/game. 22-14 OVER when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%).

Chicago Bulls: 4-8 ATS after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 3-8 ATS off a home loss. 6-13 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses. 10-3 OVER versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 3+ per game.

Detroit Pistons:  I. Jones (PF) Day To Day - Coach Decision.

Chicago Bulls:  Z. Collins (PF) Day To Day - Toe. N. Essengue (PF) Out For Season - Shoulder.

“He's been that all year long. I don't think you pick an MVP based on just one game or one statement. He's been this way for the entire season. He's dominated both ends of the floor and impacted winning in a major way. This is just another night of him being the same and doing the same he's done night in and night out for us. Credit to him, credit to his work, credit to his conditioning, his will to want to win, his ability to be a great teammate and lead. That's who he has been all season.” - J.B. Bickerstaff on Cade Cunningham after his team’s win against the Knicks in their game on Thursday.

“I talked with coach Wes and he was just saying, ‘I'm trying to figure out the minutes,' and just trying to figure out how it was going to work today.” - Jaden Ivey after their loss against the Raptors in their game on Thursday.

PG Cade Cunningham

SG Duncan Robinson

SF Ausar Thompson

PF Tobias Harris

C Jalen Duren

PG Josh Giddey

SG Anfernee Simons

SF Isaac Okoro

PF Matas Buzelis

C Jalen Smith

PPG: Cade Cunningham (25.7)

APG: Cade Cunningham (9.7)

Reb/G: Jalen Duren (10.4)

PPG: Josh Giddey (18.2)

APG: Josh Giddey (8.7)

Reb/G: Josh Giddey (8.5)

Coaches:

Detroit Pistons: J.B. Bickerstaff (2nd season)

Chicago Bulls: Billy Donovan (6th season)