- Apr 4, 2002
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TORONTO RAPTORS +7 ? The underdogs went 3-1 ATS yesterday in the first day of the playoffs, continuing a Game 1 First Round pattern from previous seasons. The Raptors used an inspiring late-season rush to get here, going 12-2 in their last 14 games after losing Vince, including 4-2 on the road in that period. These clubs split the 2 games here in Detroit this year. Surprisingly, Detroit was just 16-23-2 ATS at home this year. They win ugly, with a great defense that allowed only 92.2 points per game. However, this style of play does not result in many blowouts, making them a precarious favorite at this price. In fact, their average winning margin at home this year was a shade under 4 points.
