On the second night of a back-to-back, Detroit heads back home after a tough 102-95 loss in Boston to host the Knicks as 4-point favorites, with the total set at 202.5. Detroit had a strong second half in Boston with 59 points, but put up just 36 in the first half.
There’s been a decent amount of movement since the line opened at 6.5 for Detroit.
With Vegas having the line at -4, but AccuScore simulation data having it at -6, giving up the points and taking the home team — even on the second night of a back-to-back.
Detroit covers a -4 spread in over 57 percent of simulations.
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In the past week, when AccuScore’s simulated line has differed by 0.5 to 1.5 points, AccuScore has gone 16-8 (66.7%, +720 units) picking against the spread. When the home team has been favored by 6 to 7.5 points in the past week, AccuScore has gone 6-2 (75%, +380 units).
Detroit is 17-7-1 ATS in its last 25 games at home.
Carmelo Anthony is projected to lead New York with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 2 TOs.
Andre Drummond is projected to finish with 17 points, 16 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1 steals, and 2 TOs.
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