Ben Burns
NBA Celtics/Pistons under 175.5
NBA Celtics
Mike Rose
NBA Boston Celtics
Aj Apollo
NBA 3* Celtics/Pistons u 176
Michael Cannon
NBA Playoffs: 23-14-1 (+140 dimes)
25 Dime
PISTONS
Take the Pistons minus the points over the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Detroit did exactly what I expected in its Game 2 win at Boston. They were back in the groove after a week layoff before Game 1 and dissected the Celtics with a balanced scoring attack and relentless defense.
Now they?re back home where they know they can put a stranglehold on the series.
Boston hasn?t won on the road yet this season in the playoffs and now they have to come into the Palace and pull it off.
Sorry, I don?t see it happening.
The Pistons are too deep and too balanced for Boston to pull off that feat.
Just look at the numbers. The Pistons are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games, including 3-1 ATS at home. The Celtics, on the other hand, are 1-6 ATS in their last seven overall and 0-6 SUATS on the road this playoff season.
The straight-up winner is also on a 6-0 ATS run in this rivalry.
I can give you all the numbers to back this up, but it could take all day.
The simple fact is the Pistons are at home with an opportunity to take control of this series. With each passing day Chauncey Billups is getting healthier as well. Detroit has always had quality depth and balance in its scoring and this postseason is no exception.
Take the Pistons minus the points as they grab the win and cover.