The Dallas Mavericks have dropped two straight games, but still sit in eight spot in the Western playoff hunt, while the Detroit Pistons sit in seventh spot in the East with the chance to take over sixth. Both teams can still move up high enough to have home-court advantage for the first round of the playoffs. The Dallas Mavericks (40-27) host the Detroit Pistons (33-32) for some slammin jammin NBA action. NBA oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Mavericks as -5.5 point home favs over the Pistons with the over/under posted at 188 points. Get your Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons Free NBA Pick in now at SBGglobal.com
The Pistons recently lost to the Grizzlies 84-89 at home. Their top producers on the night were Antonio McDyess with 19pts 12 rebounds, while Tayshaun Prince added 15pts and Richard Hamilton helped out with 14pts 12 assists. Detroit moved Richard Hamilton back into the starting lineup after Iverson was hurt, and Antonio McDyess has taken Wallace's spot at center. McDyess is averaging 17.3pts and 16.2 rebounds in his last four games. The Pistons are 16-15 SU on the road where they average 93.1 ppg and give up an average 94 ppg. They are 3-2 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 93.4 ppg and given up an average 90.4 ppg.
The Mavs recently lost to the Lakers 100-107 on the road. Their top scorers on the day were Dirk Nowitzki with 20pts, while Antoine Wright added 12pts and their other three starters had an off night with a combined 15pts. The Mavs are 24-8 SU at home where they average 105.1 ppg and give up an average 99.9 ppg. Dallas has outscored its opponents by an average of 12.9pts during its current run at home, but it only played one team with a record better than .500 over that stretch, San Antonio on March 4. Dallas played its fifth straight game without Josh Howard, who is out with a sprained left ankle. Antoine Wright has been starting in Howard's place. They are 5-0 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 112.2 ppg and given up an average 101.4 ppg.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Home team is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Mavericks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
- Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. loss.
- Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
- Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
- Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons Free NBA Pick
When: Tues, Mar 17, 2009 7:00 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Pistons +5.5
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The Bottom Line: Don’t under estimate the Pistons, they are deadly at the three pointer and in the paint. Go Pistons! Get your Dallas Mavericks vs Detroit Pistons Free NBA Pick in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
