6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Pistons +5

San Antonio vs. Detroit, 02/08/2013 19:30 EDT, Score: 109 - 119

Point Spread: +5/-105 Detroit

Sportsbook: TopBet

Result: Win

6* NBA *CA$H COW* on Pistons +5
The Key: The Spurs are expected to be without Duncan and Ginobli tonight, but I like Detroit in this spot regardless of who San Antonio sends out there. The Spurs have won 11 in a row but have benefited from a pretty soft slate of games. They haven't faced a single elite team during this stretch and have faced the likes of Minnesota (twice), Philly, New Orleans, Phoenix, Dallas, Charlotte and Washington. All of these teams are well below .500. Detroit is far from elite and also fits into this category of teams that are well below .500 but it has been very competitive at home and we are getting a good number because of San Antonio's winning streak. The Pistons are 8-5 in their last 13 at home with 3 of the losses during this stretch coming by 3 points or less. The Pistons have wins over the Heat, Hawks and Celtics during this stretch so they are capable of beating quality teams on their home floor. It is also worth acknowledging San Antonio's struggles in Detroit. The Spurs are just 3-2 in their last 5 visits with only 1 of the wins coming by more than 5 points. The Spurs are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games versus a team with a winning percentage below .400 and 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings in this series. Take the points.