Detroit Pistons—Cleveland Cavaliers: Betting Odds & Picks April 18, 2009

Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers u175.0 (-110)
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The Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers have a history of playing low scoring games against each other, and that should be even further amplified here in the playoffs.

First looking strictly at this season, these teams hooked up four times during the regular season, when teams play looser and thus games are generally higher scoring than playoff games. Despite this, the Under was a perfect 4-0 in those games, and an average combined total score of 171.1 points, which is already nearly four full points less than this posted total.

Secondly, remember that these teams met in a seven-game playoff series two years ago where the home team won every game. Besides the home dominance, the other thing that stood out in those games was defense, and beginning with that series, the last 14 meetings between these teams have averaged 171.2 points with the Under going 11-3.

The personalities of these teams have not changed in the last two years, as evidenced by the four meetings this season, so look for yet another slugfest today with the teams struggling to score more than 170 points again.

NBA Free Pick: Pistons, Cavaliers Under 175 (-110)