How The NBA Schedule Affected Sports Betting Odds On The Detroit Pistons

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Written By Derek Helling on August 22, 2019

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Despite the release of the complete NBA schedule for the 2019-20 season, the Detroit Pistons’ NBA Finals odds remain unaffected, providing fans with a reason to anticipate late October.

If the Pistons want to surpass their performance from last season, they must take advantage of certain opportunities on their schedule. These opportunities include facing division rivals early on and playing against other Eastern Conference playoff contenders in later dates.

How the schedule affects the current Pistons odds

As the NBA preseason approaches in a matter of weeks, the Pistons are diligently preparing for an anticipated extended journey in the upcoming postseason. After concluding the previous season with an even .500 record, Detroit successfully secured the last playoff position in the Eastern Conference.

The Pistons were swiftly eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in a clean sweep, but the upcoming 2019-20 season presents Detroit with a chance to improve their position for the playoffs.

During their initial 23 games, the Pistons will encounter several advantageous chances to enhance their chances of achieving postseason success. Detroit is set to compete against the Central Division contender Indiana on four occasions, with the Pacers expected to have limited access to their star player, Victor Oladipo, during a significant portion of those matchups.

Since the Pistons won’t face Indiana again this season, they have a fantastic opportunity to gain an advantage over the Pacers. In November, they have the chance to secure a victory against Milwaukee, which they were unable to do last year. Additionally, they can also secure crucial wins against the Orlando Magic that could greatly impact their playoff seeding.

The Pistons have the potential to enhance their championship odds if they perform well in those games. Presently, the books hold steadfast in their opinions.

Breaking down the early Pistons futures

Although none of the books consider Detroit a strong contender in the Eastern Conference, there is one book that is offering significantly higher odds compared to the rest.

The Pistons are given odds of 300/1 by Las Vegas to win the 2020 NBA Finals, while their chances of being the Eastern Conference’s representative in the finals are set at 120/1. Other legal sportsbooks in Detroit offer similar odds.

  • As of now, the odds for the Pistons to win the upcoming Finals are +15000 on DraftKings and SugarHouse.
  • PointsBet has them listed at +20000.
  • The odds given by FanDuel for them are +21000.
  • The +25000 line offered by William Hill stands out as the top choice for many Detroit futures.

William Hill offers odds of +10000 for the Pistons to win the East, surpassing the +8000 odds provided by the other four mentioned books in the previous paragraph. Similarly, William Hill’s odds on Detroit winning the Central Division also indicate their distinct outlier status.

Although the Pistons have odds of +1400 or +3000 to win the Central according to other books, William Hill sets their odds at +10000. However, when considering win expectancy, William Hill’s odds fall within the anticipated range.

The over/under on wins for Detroit is set at either 36.5 or 37.5 in all five of the mentioned books.

Due to ongoing disputes among members of the state government, sports betting in Michigan remains illegal for now. However, residents of Michigan can look forward to the opportunity of engaging in sports betting across the border in Indiana.

Should the Pistons manage to make a strong start to the season and establish themselves, their chances of success could increase.

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