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Celtics vs. Pistons Preview + Free Pick Game 6 May 30th, 2008
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NBA Basketball Betting Action – Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons
After correctly calling the Eastern Conference Finals Game 5 sports betting matchup correctly in the Top Sportsbooks Locker Room on Wednesday, I am back with another winning online basketball wagering selection for my beloved NBA bettors on tonight’s crucial Game 6 basketball betting matchup.
While Detroit Pistons, (69-29 SU, 55-42-1 ATS, 42-55-1 O/U) head coach Flip Saunders is already looking ahead to a possible Game 7 matchup with the Boston Celtics, (77-24 SU, 59-40-2 ATS, 45-55-1 O/U) while deflecting rumors about his possible departure from Detroit should they manage to lose this series, the Celtics say they are concentrating on winning the sports betting series – wherever they play – Saunders’ troubles aside.
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“I really believe if we get Game 6, that we’re going to have a good opportunity in Game 7,” Saunders said Thursday.
“We don’t want to go to a Game 7,” Celtics head coach Doc Rivers said. “We want to win this now if we can. They’re not going to let us win it. We’re going to have to come in and take it.”
Celtics all-star forward Paul Pierce added that fatigue will not be – and has not – been – a factor for the veteran-laden Celtics throughout the playoffs.
“The only thing on my mind is getting a win, getting a step closer to being in the NBA finals,” said Pierce. “I don’t think fatigue is going to be a factor for the rest of this series. The guys physically for the most part are feeling good, and it’s all about mental toughness right now.”
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Pistons enigmatic forward Rasheed Wallace, is one technical foul away from being suspended for a game after picking up his sixth playoff technical in Game 5.
“Usually when he gets this close in those types of situations, he knows to try to tone it down a little,” Saunders said. “I’ll talk to him.”
The NBA fined Wallace $25,000 for his unprintable monologue on the Game 5 officiating job done by Mike Callahan and Kenny Mauer.
“The cats are flopping all over the floor and they’re calling that,” Wallace told reporters after Game 5. “That ain’t basketball out there. It’s all entertainment. You all should know that.”
Instead of focusing on tonight’s Game 6 basketball betting matchup, Saunders also had complaint’s about the Game 5 officiating, particularly point out a foul by Pierce on Detroit point guard Chauncey Billups.
“I told the referee when I was standing there, `We’ve got New England Patriots that are here. (Teddy) Bruschi had a tackle like that in the Super Bowl,”‘ Saunders recalled. “So I don’t think that’s allowed in basketball.”
The Celtics are just 2-8 against the spread in their last eight playoff games while the Pistons have gone 6-4 against the spread over the same span, covering each of the last two games in the process. The Total Points Over/Under for the series is a surprising 3-2 despite each team’s stellar defenses.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my NBA Betting Picks.
The Celtics are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as an underdog of 5.0-10.5.
The Celtics are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Pistons are 6-0 ATS in their last six games following a S.U. loss.
The Pistons are 5-1 ATS in their last six when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Under is 4-0 in Celtics last four road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
The Under is 5-1 in Pistons last six games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5.
The Celtics are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Detroit.
The Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Detroit.
Analysis: Knowing that the Celtics can finally win a playoff game on the road – even against the mighty Pistons – certainly means a lot, which is why I’m going with the Celtics to cover the spread in this contest – and possibly win outright.
A less than 100 percent Richard Hamilton, combined with Wallace’s emotional outbursts – and Saunders’ lame-duck coaching status, sound like a recipe for trouble if you ask me.
Don’t be surprised if the Celtics win outright, but take them for the cover at the very least.
NBA Free Picks: Celtics +5½ Points/Over 175 Total Points
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Boston Celtics +5½ -110
Detroit Pistons -5½ -110
Over 175 -110
Under 175 -110
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