Detroit has always been able to rebound, fifth in the NBA in rebounding. Now it appears getting rid of a clubhouse cancer has been the right antidote. The release of Josh Smith three days before Christmas has provided Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy the kick-start he's been searching. The Pistons are on a 4-0 SU/ATS run winning by 18 points per game. A big reason for Detroit's sudden turnaround is its thriving from 3-point range, connecting on 43.9 percent during the win streak They are also 5-1 ATS against a team with a losing record. Sacramento not only has a losing record, but is in a terrible situational spot, playing its fourth straight road game in the East. Detroit has won nine of 10 against the Kings, a team on a 2-13-2 ATS spiral while losing nine of their last 11 games overall. Play the Detroit Pistons on the moneyline.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on January 04, 2015 at 10:36AM ET.
Sacramento at Detroit
January 4, 2015
1.5 units on Detroit -165 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.41)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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