Boston Celtics Game 2 favorite against Detroit Pistons

Boston Celtics Game 2 favorite against Detroit Pistons The Eastern conference final continue on Thursday night with the Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics Game 2. And the odds are not looking good for the Pistons, who are now the underdog to win the NBA Finals at the online sportsbook BodogSports at 5/1. But on Thursday, the Celtics, already leading the series 1-0, are -4 points favorite against the spread with the bookie, while 9/5 to win the 2008 NBA Championship. Here are some stats on the Pistons and the Celtics to aid you when picking the winner of Game 2. Detroit is the toughest team to score on in the league, allowing just 90.1 points per game and allows the third least field goal percentage against in the league at 43.7. The Pistons are second in three points made allowed in the league with 5.0 per game and third in rebounds allowed in the league at 39.1. Meanwhile Boston has the second stingiest defence in the league at 90.3 points per game and has the best field goal percentage against in the league allowing 41.9. The Boston Celtics are second in rebounds allowed in the league at 39.1. Also keep in mind that Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against the Celtics, but Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home.

Published on 05/21/2008