The set-up: The Celtics come in off a relatively simple 129-108 win over the Hawks at home last night and I think that Boston will carry that offensive momentum over here as well. The Pistons could care less about the C's eight-game win streak, as they come in desperate for a win here after six straight losses, most recently falling 108-107 at Charlotte on Wednesday. The Pistons also play with revenge tonight after falling 108-105 in Boston on Oct. 30th. The Celtics average 111.1 PPG and they allow 103.6. Detroit averages 109 PPG and it allows 110.2.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Boston has seen the total go "over" the number in eight of its last 11 in the second game of a back-to-back after winning the first and scoring over 120 points in doing so, while Detroit has seen the total go "over" in seven of its last nine home games in trying to revenge a close road loss to an opponent of three points or less. This number is low, play the "over."

8* play