The word “tanking” is now part of the sports lexicon, and bettors are well-versed in this epidemic and fine print as they play a major role in handicapping.

SportsLine's model simulated Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Friday's contest

The Pistons have played to a 42-37-2 record against the spread this season, with the Bucks having compiled a 43-37-2 ATS record (thanks to playing one extra game in the NBA Cup Finals). Similarly, the Over has a 41-39-1 record in Detroit’s games this season and a nearly identical 42-39-1 record when Milwaukee has played.