Betting Line Favors the San Antonio Spurs in NBA Battle with Detroit Pistons
The NBA betting odds slate features a clash between the Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, with the host Pistons trying to win for fans supporting them with their cheers and their betting slips.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the San Antonio Spurs listed as -6-point favorites earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 195 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 100-99 win for the Spurs. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Detroit Pistons bring a 19-15 record (19-13-2 ATS) to the battle against the 25-11 San Antonio Spurs, who are 18-16-2 ATS. Fans OVER/UNDER betting have seen Detroit Pistons go 14-20 so far and the San Antonio Spurs go 15-21. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs San Antonio injuries news.
The Pistons - Spurs betting odds would favor the Spurs if the lines were set according to power rankings. Detroit is rated No. 15 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the San Antonio Spurs sit at No. 8.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Detroit's No. 22-ranked offense (102.41 PPG) against a San Antonio Spurs defense that ranks No. 1 at 98.22 PPG. The Detroit Pistons have averaged 44.77% from the field per game, less than the San Antonio Spurs have managed so far this NBA season (46.18% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Spurs got 25 points from Lamarcus Aldridge as San Antonio ran past New York 119-107 on Thursday at AT&T Center.
The Pistons endured a 102-89 loss at the hands of the Magic on Thursday, despite a 21-point effort from Tobias Harris at Amway Center.
Next Betting Matchups
San Antonio at New York, Tuesday, January 2nd
Detroit at Miami, Wednesday, January 3rd