The Detroit Pistons show mixed results as after 2+ consecutive wins. Since 2014, they're 225-208-1 against the spread—a 0.0% win rate with an ROI of -0.8%. While not a strong standalone angle, this data provides valuable context when combined with other factors.

⚖ Neutral
Record225-208-1
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size434 games
ROI-0.8%
Units Won-3.5u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
201428-12-00.0%+33.6%
201523-26-00.0%-10.4%
201623-18-00.0%+7.1%
201710-18-00.0%-31.8%
201819-25-10.0%-17.6%
201922-22-00.0%-4.5%
202019-20-00.0%-7.0%
202124-15-00.0%+17.5%
202220-15-00.0%+9.1%
202317-19-00.0%-9.8%
202420-18-00.0%+0.5%

Why This Trend Exists

The Pistons' struggles following consecutive wins reflect a franchise that has historically lacked the mental fortitude and organizational consistency to sustain momentum. Detroit's roster construction over the past decade has been marked by youth movements, veteran stopgaps, and constant roster turnover, creating an environment where players haven't developed the championship habits necessary to stack quality performances. This pattern stems from the psychological challenge of maintaining intensity after success. Young teams and rebuilding franchises often experience emotional letdowns when expectations suddenly shift from "just compete" to "now we should win." The Pistons have consistently fielded rosters with players still learning how to handle success professionally, leading to complacency in preparation and execution following positive results. Detroit's coaching changes and front office instability have compounded this issue, as there's been little institutional knowledge about maintaining winning streaks. The franchise has cycled through different philosophies and personnel, preventing the development of sustainable winning culture that veteran organizations possess. Bettors should target Detroit as fade candidates when they're coming off back-to-back victories, particularly against teams with superior depth and veteran leadership. This trend becomes most valuable during the middle portion of seasons when Detroit shows brief flashes of competence but lacks the infrastructure to sustain it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Detroit Pistons's ATS record as after 2+ consecutive wins?

The Detroit Pistons have an ATS record of 225-208-1 (52.0%) when playing after 2+ consecutive wins from 2014-2024. This represents 434 total games over the 10-year period.

Is betting on the Detroit Pistons as after 2+ consecutive wins profitable?

Betting on the Detroit Pistons after 2+ consecutive wins is not profitable, with an ROI of -0.8%. Despite covering the spread 52% of the time, the negative return indicates losses after accounting for typical betting juice.

How does this compare to the league average?

This 52.0% ATS rate is slightly above the expected 50% baseline for spread betting. However, the -0.8% ROI suggests performance is roughly in line with league average when factoring in standard sportsbook margins.

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Methodology

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.