Posted on
1/25/2008 3:39:51 PM
NBA ATS Betting Action – Orlando at Detroit
By Eric Williams
After looking like one of the top two teams in the eastern conference for the better part of the regular season’s first half, the Detroit Pistons, (30-13 SU, 26-16-1 ATS, 18-24-1 O/U) have struggled recently, dropping six of their last 10 games – after winning 11 straight games.
While the Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers on the road 86-78 on Wednesday night, Detroit lost their three previous contests in emphatic fashion as the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings handed Detroit two convincing losses – just before the Pistons lost to the Orlando Magic on the road by a basket, 102-100 on Monday.
The Magic, (27-17 SU, 29-15 ATS, 21-22-1 O/U) have shown that, although they are young, they have no quit in them. After suffering through a rough stretch recently, the Magic have won three straight, with their last victory being a resounding 112-85 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in which they drained 18 three-pointers.
Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my NBA Betting Free Picks.
Key Magic Trends
The Magic are 8-2 ATS in their last ten games following a SU win of more than ten points.
The Magic are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a road underdog.
The Magic are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 games as an underdog.
Key Pistons Trends
The Pistons are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
The Pistons are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
The Pistons are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Key Totals Trends
The Over is 8-1 in Magic last nine games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
The Over is 8-1 in Magic last nine games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
The Over is 6-1 in Pistons last seven vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
The Over is 5-1 in Pistons last six games playing on one days rest.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Over is 8-0 in the last eight meetings in Detroit.
The Over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.
The Magic are 5-1-3 ATS in the last nine meetings in Detroit.
Analysis: The Magic lead the league in ATS wins this season and should be able to pick up another against the struggling Pistons, though I like Detroit to win this game. Take the Magic to cover at the very least and you won’t be disappointed pro basketball bettors.
NBA Free Picks: Orlando Magic +7 Points/Over 192 Total Points
07:05 PM EST NBA Betting Odds
Orlando Magic +7 -110
Detroit Pistons -7 -110
Over 192 -110
Under 192 -110
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