MIT Simulator - NBA Monday Pistons vs Blazers Winner
MIT Simulator Score - Portland 109.69, Detroit 101.19 - Projected Margin of Victory: 8.50 - Current Line: +2 - Variance to Line: 10.50 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 10.50 points. Value is double digits! Key factors noted: Even though the Blazers are in a back to back here, yesterday's game was an early afternoon match-up. Portland fell one point short in that game and, as a result, they are extra hungry for this game not that they needed any extra motivation. The Pistons have swept the Blazers each of the past two seasons so Portland enters this game with eyes on payback. Even though Detroit has been winning, they've allowed 113 points per game their last 5 games and that defensive deficiency catches up with them here. The Blazers have allowed 97 points or less in 3 of their last 5 games. The last time Portland had a back to back (last week) they won the 2nd game of it by 16 points! The Blazers are 16-3 SU when facing a team with a losing record this season! The Pistons have won 3 straight games but Detroit is 6-13 SU (and also 6-13 ATS) when they are on a winning streak of 3 or more consecutive games. Net edge factors for the underdog Blazers equating to upset victory by 8.50 points per MIT Simulator. Play: PORTLAND