If the Boston Celtics want to reach the NBA Finals they will have to win a game on the road.  The Pistons won Game Two in Boston 103-97 to even the best of seven series and steal home court advantage.  The next two games are now at The Palace and the Celtics must find a way to win at Detroit if they are to win this series.  The Pistons had six players in double figures in Game Two, all five starters plus rookie Rodney Stuckey while the Celtics had their big three of Kevin Garnett (26), Paul Pierce (24) and Ray Allen (25). Rip Hamilton led the Pistons with 25 while Chauncey Billups had 19 points. It was the Pistons’ ninth straight win in the second game of a playoff series and Boston’s first loss at home in this season’s playoffs. SBG Global reports that early NBA betting has the public taking Pistons at Home.

NBA Playoff Betting Preview
Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons (Series tied 1-1)
Saturday, 8:35 pm Eastern – ABC

SBG Global Opening Line: Pistons  - 5 , Total  175

It will not be easy for Boston with the big home court edge the Pistons have in Detroit. “The atmosphere is going to be crazy,” Rip Hamilton said. “I think we’ve got the best fans in the NBA. Everybody knows about The Palace of Auburn Hills. We’re geeked about back on our home court. Our fans are excited. Now it’s our job to take care of home court.”  The Celtics will need another strong game out of their big three if they are to have any chance to win Game Three. 

Here are the NBA betting stats for Saturday’s game.  The Celtics are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 Saturday games. The Celtics are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Conference Finals games. The Celtics are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 1 day of rest. The Celtics are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The Celtics are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games. The Celtics are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Detroit. The Underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings between the two teams and the road team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

SBG Global Current Line: Pistons  - 5 , Total  175 

The Pistons are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Saturday games. The Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. The Pistons are 30-12 ATS in their last 42 games playing on 1 day of rest. The Pistons are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games overall. 

The Under is 5-2 in the Celtics last 7 Conference Finals games. The Under is 17-8 in the Celtics last 25 vs. the Central. 

The Under is 5-0 in the Pistons last 5 Saturday games. The Under is 19-7-1 in the Pistons last 27 Conference Finals games. The Under is 17-8 in the Pistons last 25 overall. The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between the two teams.

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