Pistons @ Pacers Info and Trends

"Wallace guarantees win as Pistons visit Pacers"

Indiana will aim to extend its run of 14 straight home wins at the expense of the visiting Pistons Monday.

Sporting a 61-33 overall record and a 21-13 mark within the division, the Pistons aim to knock the Pacers (21-8 In the division) for a loss.

Oddsmakers like the Pacers in this one, opening the line at 4 in favor of Indiana. They are 70-23 this season, while the Pistons are 61-33.

Larry Brown's troops went to Indiana last game and came away with a 78-74 loss, a game that went under 164.5. Oddsmakers had them as 5.5 point underdogs in that one.

Rick Carlisle's troops were at home against the Pistons last game and came away with a 78-74 win, a game that went under 164.5. Oddsmakers had them as 5.5-point favorites in that one.

Some trends to consider:

Pistons are 1-8-0 OU in their last 9 games away against Pacers
Pistons are 1-5-0 SU in their last 6 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Pistons are 3-11-1 OU in their last 15 away
Pistons are 1-4-0 OU in their last 5 games
Pacers are 6-1-0 OU in their last 7 at home
Pacers are 6-1-0 SU in their last 7 games after being 3.5 to 7 point favorites
Pacers are 5-1-0 ATS in their last 6 home games
Pacers are 10-3-0 OU in their last 13 games

Next up:
Detroit home to Indiana, Wednesday, May 26

Pistons are 1-8-0 OU in their last 9 games away against Pacers
Pistons are 1-5-0 SU in their last 6 games after being 3.5 to 7 point underdogs
Pistons are 3-11-1 OU in their last 15 away
Pistons are 1-4-0 OU in their last 5 games



so much for stats!

How many of those stats featured current lineup? I tossed those, pretty much obsolete...OF

Frog,

Guess the most important piece of info on game #2 was Wallace's guarantee!

Most important as always, individual matchups. Rip vs. Reggie was one of the keys...Stats were very misleading in this case as Wallace plays such great D on O'neal, and coach Brown is light years ahead of Carlisle in playoff experience. Most of those trends or stats including few results of the current squad. Best Wishes...OF

His guarantee was just frustration. A media hot potato just to toss around. But after it cooled off, it was just a potato.

Congradulations on your win! I'm just wondering HOW MUCH MONEY RON ARTEST had on DETROIT!!

Thanks JFS, Yes Ron stunk it up again. But he has been less than stellar lately. Had some real clunkers in the Heat series as well. Motowns suffocating defense worse possible matchup with lack of offense Pacers...After watching and capping first game, it was my time to earn. My books sure are unlucky as of late. But we had fun...Best Wishes...OF