Detroit Pistons Home Favorite on Zero Rest Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The public often underestimates the Detroit Pistons in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as home favorite on zero rest, the Detroit Pistons hold a record of 7-3-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +33.6% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $3 over this period.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2016 | 1-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2017 | 1-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2018 | 1-1-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 1-0-0 | 0.0% | +90.9% |
| 2022 | 0-1-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 1-1-0 | 0.0% | -4.5% |
Why This Trend Exists
The Pistons' success as home favorites on zero rest stems from their organizational culture of embracing adversity and playing with house money mentality. Detroit has historically been a blue-collar franchise that thrives when expectations are lowered, and back-to-back scenarios often create the perfect storm where oddsmakers undervalue their home court advantage. The team's younger core tends to handle fatigue better than veteran-heavy opponents, while their defensive identity allows them to grind out wins even when offensive execution suffers. Detroit's home crowd at Little Caesars Arena becomes particularly energized when the team shows fight despite challenging circumstances. The Pistons have also benefited from simplified game plans on zero rest, focusing on their defensive strengths rather than complex offensive sets that require fresh legs. Their coaching staff has shown aptitude for managing rotations and keeping key players fresh for crucial moments. Bettors should target this spot when Detroit faces teams with aging rosters or squads heavily dependent on perimeter shooting, as fatigue impacts shot accuracy more than defensive effort. This trend carries the most weight when the Pistons are catching a short number at home, typically between pick'em and -4, where the market hasn't fully adjusted for their resilience in these scheduling spots.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Detroit Pistons's ATS record as home favorite on zero rest?
The Detroit Pistons have a 7-3-0 ATS record as home favorites on zero rest from 2014-2024. This means they covered the spread in 7 out of 10 games in this situation.
Is betting on the Detroit Pistons as home favorite on zero rest profitable?
Yes, betting on the Detroit Pistons as home favorites on zero rest has been profitable with a 33.6% ROI. Despite a 0% straight-up win rate, they consistently covered spreads as underdogs in these spots.
How does this compare to the league average?
This 70% ATS cover rate significantly outperforms typical league averages, which hover around 50%. The 33.6% ROI indicates exceptional value in this specific betting situation for Detroit.
BACK This Trend
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All trends in The Archives are calculated from official game results and closing point spreads from 2014 to 2024. ROI assumes a flat $100 bet at standard -110 juice. Win rate is calculated as wins divided by total decisions (pushes excluded). A minimum of 10 games is required for a trend to be published. Data is sourced from The Odds API and verified against official league records.