NBA Betting: Vol. 2
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wiredcanyon39 said:Chris Paul over 20.5
The Clippers are such a powerhouse at home, and they're facing a Detroit squad that absolutely struggles on the road, especially out West. Honestly, one of the worst teams when it comes to guarding the point guard position—they're giving up way too much. Paul usually hits around 21.5 points at home, and against a unit this weak at defending the PG spot, he should easily clear the line. I expect him to get his usual minutes, and I don't see a massive blowout coming since the Clippers haven't exactly been blowing teams out this season.
Chris Paul played great against Houston yesterday, and I think he carries that momentum today. As for the Clippers, they weren't exactly spectacular last night, so I'm not buying that they'll totally steamroll Detroit. It's true that Detroit allows over 18.5 points to the PG position, but calling them "bad" is a stretch—they're actually 6th in the league for that (http://www.hoopsstats.com/basketball.../12/12/pts/1-1). Sure, Paul can drop 20+ on anyone, but if I'm playing it smart, I’d rather take him in a lottery play at 18.5.