As good as Toronto is in scoring points, they are not good in rebounding (19th in the NBA). That will be a concern against the big Detroit frontcourt that is second in the league in rebounding. Guard D.J. Augustin steps in for injured Brandon Jennings, and the rejuvenated Pistons are on a 12-4 SU and 11-5 ATS run. That includes six wins straight up as a dog. The Pistons are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games, plus 19-7 ATS on the road against a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Detroit dropped one in Milwaukee last night, but the Pistons are 4-1 ATS playing on no days rest. Toronto (1-5-1 ATS run) is having problems, on a 4-8 SU and 2-9-1 ATS run. They are home from a three-game road trip, and the Raptors are seeking to avoid a three-game home losing streak. They were an 11-point favorite in their last home game over New Orleans and lost 95-93. Take the Points with Detroit, and play the Pistons on the moneyline.
This pick was released to clients on January 25, 2015 at 10:37AM ET.
NBA
Detroit at Toronto
January 25, 2015
7:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on Detroit +8 (-110) (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
WIN
WIN
0.5 unit on Detroit +290 (moneyline) (risk 0.5 to return 1.95)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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