The set-up: Portland comes in off a big road win in Atlanta just last night and I have a hard time seeing the team mustering up the same energy in the second game of the back to back and at the very end of another long regular season. Detroit comes in off a 115-98 home win over Orlando as it continues to fight for playoff positioning as the season winds down. The home side will be out to dictate the pace tonight and take advantage of this road weary Blazers side. From a situational stand point, I absolutely believe that this one sets up great for a lower-scoring "under."

The pick: Take it for what you will as well though, but Portland has seen the total go under the number in 23 of its last 38 when playing against a team with a winning record, while Detroit has seen the total go under in 17 of 27 non-conference games. This number is a little high.

Trail Blazers/Pistons UNDER

10* play