AAA's 10* EAST-COAST EXPRESS (ALL AABBOOAARRDD!)
(NBA) Atlanta vs. Detroit,
Point Spread: -8.50 | -107.00 Detroit (Home)
Result: Loss
This is a 10* EAST-COAST EXPRESS on the Detroit Pistons.

We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics.

This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS statistics and common sense:

As note that Atlanta is just 3-4 ATS in its last seven against clubs with losing records, while Detroit is 4-3 ATS this season after allowing 115 points or more.

The bottom line: It's the final game before the All Star Break. Atlanta has lost three of its last four and its only victory in that span was a 118-115 win over these very Pistons last week. Detroit is going to be desperate here to close the first half strong after three straight losses and it'll be out to avenge the setback as well. Overwhelming factors working in favor of the home side does indeed make the PISTONS the savvy move in this contest. Lay the points.

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