Posted on
3/4/2008 4:48:22 PM
NBA Betting Trends – Seattle Supersonics at Detroit Pistons
By Eric Williams
The young Seattle Supersonics, (16-43 SU, 29-29-1 ATS, 24-35 O/U), have won just three of their last ten games, they did manage to beat the woeful Minnesota Timberwolves 111-108 in overtime on Sunday.
"Guys did a great job of playing through adversity tonight," high-scoring rookie Kevin Durant said. "They came out played very hard. We made a few turnovers, but we played through that and it's a good win."
The powerful Detroit Pistons, (43-16 SU, 34-24 ATS, 27-31 O/U), have won four of their last five and seven of ten coming into this matchup, including an overwhelming 103-73 win over the hapless Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday without starting point guard Chauncey Billups.
"When we have a good player out, especially one of our main guys, I think it's important that we depend on each other," said small forward Tayshaun Prince. "It gives me more of an opportunity to play more a 'point-forward,' especially when Chauncey's out. I just tried to see over the defense and make plays."
Detroit beat Seattle 107-103 on Nov. 11 and has covered the spread in six of their last ten games while the Sonics have posted a similar 6-4 mark against the spread over the same span.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my analysis and NBA Betting Free Picks:
The SuperSonics are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog.
The SuperSonics are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games.
The Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
The Pistons are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.
The Under is 4-0 in SuperSonics last 4 games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.
The Over is 8-1 in Pistons last 9 Tuesday games.
The Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in Detroit.
The Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Analysis: Take the Pistons to cover the spread against the Sonics at home by using their newfound depth to overwhelm the youngster from Seattle.
NBA Free Picks: Detroit -12 Points/Over 195 Total Points
07:35 PM EST NBA Betting Odds
Seattle Supersonics +12 -110
Detroit Pistons -12 -110
Over 195 -110
Under 195 -110
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