Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 7, 2026
Final · NBA · Tip-off 7:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Final Total: 201
under — the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons combined for 201, under the 227.5 total.
Game Recap
Detroit's dominant fourth quarter sealed a 108–93 victory over Chicago, as the Pistons outscored the Bulls 32–16 in the final frame to close out a defensive grind. The game's first half set a faster pace, combining for 102 points through two quarters, but the second half proved far more sluggish: the teams managed just 99 combined points over the final 16 minutes, with Detroit's closing surge making the difference.
Isaiah Stewart led the Pistons with 31 points, while Ausar Thompson contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds. For Chicago, Ayo Dosunmu paced the offense with 24 points, and Nikola Vučević added 20 points and 16 rebounds in a losing effort. The combined 201 points came well short of the market total of 227.5, landing 26.5 points under the number. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed.
The result fit the defensive character of these teams' recent head-to-head matchups—their two meetings this season had combined for totals of 237 and 226. Detroit's league-best defensive form (109.8 allowed per game in its last 10) ultimately proved the deciding factor against a Bulls offense that had been giving up 120.7 points per game over the same stretch.
Box Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 93 | |
| 30 | 22 | 24 | 32 | 108 |
Top Performers
| # | Player | Pos | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Ayo Dosunmu | G | 24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| #4 | Nikola Vučević | C | 20 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| #14 | Matas Buzelis | F | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| #28 | Isaiah Stewart | F-C | 31 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| #55 | Duncan Robinson | F | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| #9 | Ausar Thompson | G-F | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Recent Team Form
| Team | Scored | Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| 118.2 | 120.7 | |
| 117.5 | 109.8 | |
| Scored sum | 235.7 | vs 227.5(+8.2) |
| Allowed sum | 230.5 | vs 227.5(+3.0) |
Previous Matchups
| Date | Matchup | Away | Home | Total | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 113 | 124 | 237 | — | |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 111 | 115 | 226 | — | |
| Averages | 112.0 | 119.5 | 231.5 | — | |