Playing this one early, in case the line will move.
Action Play:
Detroit Pistons -7
Despite being an above average defensive sqaud, the Bobcats are owners of the 2nd worst record in the East, and their inept offense is largely to blame. Gerald Wallace, is the only real threat the Bobcats possess on offense, and even he, in effect, becomes limited as a result of the attention he draws from opposing defenses. Losing the rookie PG, D.J. Augustine, to injury, can only worsen their situation on offense, as he provides them with a spark, both with the points he provides, and with his ability to stretch a defense with his quick dribbling and speed. Considering their circumstances, the last thing the Bobcats want, is to travel to Detroit, to play a solid, well rested, defensive minded team, in the Pistons. The Pistons may not be the defensive team of yesteryears, but are still one of the better defensive teams in the league. Really feel as though, the Cats will struggle to score in this one, which isn't saying much. With Rasheed Wallace back in the lineup, and Stuckey playing at such a high level, the Piston's should have no problem scoring enough points to cover this number, even without Rip. If he does end up playing, it will only help the cause. In what should be a defensive game, turnovers might also come into play, a department where the Bobcats lead the Pistons by more than 3 turnovers per contest. One of the many, departments the Piston's have an edge in. Even though, 7, is a difficult spread to cover, I think the Piston's manage, comfortably. Will most likely upgrade the play, to investment, if it passes a the necessary tests. Will also be looking to play the Pistons, in the 1st half, once a line becomes available to me.
GL as always!
Z