Posted on
1/15/2008 2:16:04 PM
NBA Basketball Wagering – Pistons Looking To Get Back On Track
By Eric Williams
What in the name of Bob Lanier is going on in Motown?
After generally looking like NBA title contenders all season long, the Detroit Pistons, (28-10 SU, 24-13-1 ATS, 16-22 O/U) have dropped three of their last five games and enters tonight’s matchup coming off an absolutely atrocious 89-65 loss to the pitiful New York Knicks on Sunday.
The Toronto Raptors, (20-17 SU, 20-16-1 ATS, 18-19 O/U) have won three consecutive games coming into tonight’s matchup, including a convincing 116-109 victory over the surging Portland Trailblazers.
The Pistons are leading the league in ATS wins this season and are a solid 13-3 at home this season but the Raptors aren’t far back, ranked ninth in ATS wins and owns a respectable 10-9 straight up road record and 10-8-1 ATS road record.
Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my analysis and NBA Betting Free Picks.
Key Raptors Trends
The Raptors are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog of 5.0-10.5.
The Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last eight vs. NBA Central.
The Raptors are 8-3 ATS in their last eleven games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
Key Pistons Trends
The Pistons are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
The Pistons are 10-1 ATS in their last eleven games playing on one days rest.
The Pistons are 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games.
Key Totals Trends
The Over is 6-1 in Raptors last seven road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600.
The Over is 4-1 in Raptors last five games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.
The Over is 5-0 in Pistons last five Tuesday games.
The Under is 6-0 in Pistons last six games following a S.U. loss.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Raptors are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Detroit.
The Over is 7-3 in the last ten meetings.
The Under is 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings in Detroit.
Analysis: In addition to being a sports handicapper, I am also an aspiring rapper with a message for tonight’s NBA bettors.
The Pistons will win, but not by 10 – Now don’t make me say it again!!
Take the Raptors to cover and forget about my weak rhyming skills before you barf, okay?
NBA Free Picks: Detroit 94 Toronto 89
07:35 PM EST NBA Betting Odds
Toronto Raptors +9 -110
Detroit Pistons -9 -110
Over 182½ -110
Under 182½ -110
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