The set-up: The Bulls come in off a disheartening 116-113 road loss in Milwaukee on Wednesday and off that "oh-so-close" setback, I believe Chicago has a predictable mental letdown here. The Bulls average 104 PPG and they allow 112.9. The Pistons average 111.8 PPG and they allow 110.7. Detroit's won three straight coming into this one and I think it'll look to control the pace of this one in this favorable home matchup.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Chicago has already seen the total go "under" the number in 12 of 16 vs. good offensive teams that score 106 plus points per contest this season, while Detroit has seen the total go "under" in nine of its last 14 after two or more SU wins. This number is high, play the "under."

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