Posted on
5/17/2007 2:11:14 PM
NBA Playoff Betting Trends - Pistons at Bulls Game 6
By Eric Williams
This series between the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons has been nothing short of peculiar.
After winning the first three games of this series in convincing fashion, the Pistons (47-41-3 ATS) have looked lethargic and lackluster in dropping the past two ‘close-out’ games, including Game 5 at home.
After initially picking this series to be a knock-down, drag-out seven-gamer, Detroit’s three quick wins to start the series forced me and every other basketball fan and handicapper to think that this series would be over in quick fashion.
Now that Chicago (45-44-2 ATS) has set themselves up nicely to take this series to a game-seven back in Detroit, tonight’s game-six becomes a pivotal matchup for both teams, particularly the Bulls, whose season is riding on the line for the third consecutive game.
Let’s take a look at tonight’s trends before I offer hoops bettors my free NBA pick:
Key Pistons Trends
The Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
The Pistons are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
The Pistons are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Thursday games.
Key Bulls Trends
The Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Bulls are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.
The Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Key Totals Trends
The Over is 4-0 in Pistons last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
The Under is 10-1-1 in Pistons last 12 playoff games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5.
The Under is 7-1 in Bulls last 8 Thursday games.
The Over is 5-1 in Bulls last 6 playoff games as a favorite.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Pistons are 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Chicago.
The Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Chicago.
The Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
For a more in-depth report on this game click Basketball Trends.
Simple and plain, the Bulls have the momentum and home court advantage for tonight’s showdown.
While I still like the Pistons to win this series in a game-seven showdown, take the Bulls to win tonight – covering the point spread in the process.
NBA Free Picks: The Bulls should win this game by at least five or six points.
08:05 PM EST
Detroit Pistons +1 -110
Chicago Bulls -1 -110
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