This is an 8* play on the Detroit Pistons.

We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account a bunch of different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. The actual contestants on the field of play rarely enter into our equation when making selections, unless it's a Top 3 player like a LeBron James or Aaron Rodgers etc. One set of criteria which we almost always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. Sometimes these stats can be overrated and other times they help foreshadow the outcome of a contest.

This particular play is based entirely on strong and relevant ATS statistics:

Note that Washington is just 7-12 ATS this year after a win by ten points or more and just 25-27 ATS vs. good offensive teams which average 99-plus points per contest, while Detroit is 10-7 ATS this season off an upset win as an underdog and 15-8 ATS in its last 23 in trying to revenge a loss vs. an opponent.

The bottom line: Home court advantage can't be overlooked in this situation, all signs do indeed point to the PISTONS as the savvy move in this contest.

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