The set-up: This is the first meeting of the year between these clubs. Orlando has lost two in a row, while Detroit has lost four of five. The Magic's offense revolves around big man Nikola Vucevic, but he sprained his ankle in a loss to the Raptors most recently and he won't be playing tonight. Most recently the Magice fell 111-106 in Indiana, but I think this offense will struggle to reach the century mark in Detroit. The Pistons are desperate for a win, but they're also "dog tired," as this is the fourth game in six nights for Detroit. The last thing the Pistons want to do is turn this one into a "track meet" with the younger Magic. Instead, expect a lot of half court sets from the home side while on offense. From a situational stand point I think this one definitely sets up well as a lower-scoring game.

The pick: But note as well that Orlando has seen the total dip below the posted number in 15 of its last 24 after two or more consecutive road losses, while Detroit has seen the total dip under in 24 of its last 35 after having lost four of its last five overall. In my opinion, this one definitely screams "under."

10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the UNDER Magic/Pistons.