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NBA: Pistons continue one-sided Betting Trend

In Game 1 of their NBA second round playoff series, the Pistons had their way with the Magic, controlling the contest for nearly the full 48 minutes en route to a 19-point win.

The betting public took notice, as nearly 90% of that group at Sportsbook.com love Detroit again on Monday.



A day after Detroit beat Orlando 91-72 in Game 1 of their second-round series, players on both teams took verbal swipes at each other and that could make Game 2 even more interesting.

Magic forward Rashard Lewis took down Theo Ratliff with a physical foul midway through the fourth quarter, and Jason Maxiell quickly got in Lewis’ face with a menacing look and choice words.

Ratliff said he didn’t need Maxiell’s assistance.

“There’s no sense in guys coming to my rescue,” Ratliff said Sunday. “I mean, that was Rashard Lewis. He’s a three man.”

What Ratliff said was relayed to Lewis and the small forward fired back.

“You can have a lot of energy in five minutes a game,” Lewis said. “What’s he played? 15 games? Tell him to come out and guard me.”

Detroit signed the 6-foot-10 Ratliff in March after the center reached a buyout agreement with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played in 16 games for Detroit and was one of four players the Pistons successfully sent at Dwight Howard, slowing him down after his performances in the first round drew comparisons to famed NBA players.

In the first quarter against Detroit, Howard had six points, five rebounds and three blocks. The rest of the game, he scored just six points, grabbed three rebounds and didn’t swat a shot.

Howard’s 12 points were the fewest he scored during this postseason and his eight rebounds marked a career low in 10 playoff games. His lackluster game led to Orlando scoring a season-worst 72 points, 13 fewer than its previous low. The Magic are 8-0 against the spread off a road loss by 10 or more points.

The Pistons are 11-3 ATS after allowing 90 points or less three in straight games and even better when they surrender 85 or less, with perfect 10-0 against the spread mark.

Detroit is a six-point pick here at Sportsbook.com with total of 185 and has won nine consecutive playoff contests versus Orlando, with 6-1-2 ATS record. The Pistons have raised their record to 6-2 ATS in Eastern Conference semis and is 6-1 ATS in last seven encounters at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Orlando looks to rebound quickly or they’ll be in all a familiar 0-2 spot versus Detroit. The Magic are 15-7-1 ATS in most recent road dog situations.

TNT will provide the Monday coverage starting a 7 pm ET.

StatFox Power Line – Detroit by 7

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