The Cleveland Cavaliers have easily taken a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference playoffs over the Detroit Pistons. The Cavs head into the Motor City tonight, April 24, where the Pistons hope to avoid a third straight loss. The Cavs lead the Pistons 5-0 in 2009. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Cavaliers as -5 point road favs over the Pistons with the over/under set at 178.5 points. Be sure to get your 2009 NBA Playoffs Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com
The Cavs won the first two games of the first-round series by an average of 15 points and seem simply unstoppable. LeBron James had 38pts 8 rebounds in Game 1 and 29pts 13 rebounds in Game 2, he’s averaging 35.5 points – on 59 percent shooting – 10.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists. James has continued to surpass unprecedented hype with his all-around game, which now includes tough defense, to go along with his free will drive to the hoop. If the Pistons force the ball out of James' hands, he now has teammates talented enough to make them regret it. Mo Williams and Delonte West are averaging more than 32pts. "They have to play the percentages and take the ball out of (James') hands to see if somebody else can beat them," Cleveland center Zydrunas Ilgauskas said. "That's when it falls on us to make shots and make the right pass and make them pay so they get out of it." Last year in the Playoffs, James took the Pistons to school with one of his most spectacular performances. He scored 48pts, still his career playoff high, including the Cavs' final 25 and 29 of their final 30 in a double-overtime victory that set them up to play for the NBA title. Let’s see if he can beat his record.
The Pistons can’t figure out a way to win, especially since they traded away their go to guy Chauncey Billups and to top it off the season ended injury to Allen Iverson is just adding insult to injury. Now it’s up to their old school players to try and getter done. Tayshaun Prince had just 4pts in Game 1 and a low 2pt night in Game 2, Richard Hamilton had 15pts in Game 1 and 17pts in Game 2. During the regular season Prince was averaging 14.2 ppg and Richard Hamilton was averaging 18.3 ppg. These two MUST get their act in gear. Their top producer in the last two playoff games has been Rodney Stuckey who’s averaging 17 ppg, which is higher than his regular season average of 13.4 ppg. This is what playoff basketball has to be, it’s the playoffs, PUT UP OR GO HOME!
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
- Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Under is 17-5 in the last 22 meetings in Detroit.
- Home team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
- Under is 36-15 in the last 51 meetings.
- Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
- Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
- Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as a favorite.
- Cavaliers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
2009 NBA Playoffs Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons
When: Fri, April 24, 2009 7:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Cavs -5
Point-Spreads.com 2009 NBA Playoffs Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons
The Bottom Line: It’s the LeBron show tonight; the Cavs have the deadliest weapon in the NBA followed by a great supporting cast. Go Cavs! Be sure to get your 2009 NBA Playoffs Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit
