The Detroit Pistons visited the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. The Spurs took down the Pistons 114-103 in their first matchup this season on Feb. 23.
Spurs Dominate the 76ers
The Spurs got back in the win column on Tuesday with a 131-91 blowout over the Philadelphia 76ers. They covered as a 7.5-point road favourite. Eight different Spurs players scored in double figures. G Devin Vassell and G Dylan Harper each scored a game-high 22 points.
Pistons’ Losing Streak Continues
Detroit saw its three-game winning streak end with a 113-109 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. They failed to cover as a 2.5-point road favourite. C Jalen Duren led all scorers with 24 points while grabbing 14 rebounds. The Pistons shot 51% from the floor in the loss.
- The Spurs have a 21-6 record at home this season.
- Eight of the Pistons’ 15 losses this season have come on the road.
- The Spurs took down the Pistons 114-103 in their first matchup this season.
Betting Odds and Analysis
Both the Spurs and Pistons have been dominant this season, but the Spurs have been playing better as a team. They are coming off a 40-point road victory and sport a 21-6 record at home this season. Though the Spurs are predicted to cover by the hook, paying a little more on the ML is worth it for the extra breathing room.
With the calibre of both these teams, the ML has the best value, as either team could take control down the stretch.
The Pistons have scored at least 122 in two of their last four games and in four of their last seven. They have allowed 113 or more in four of their last five and at least 110 in six of their last seven.
The Spurs have scored 126 or more in two of their last three and at least 121 in seven of their last 10. They have scored at least 131 four times in their last 10 overall.
The Pistons are coming off a road loss on Tuesday.