The set-up: Two teams hungry for a win collide in their final game before the All Star break. Clearly neither can be happy with their record right now, as Detroy is 19-37 and the Magic are 23-31. Off a double-digit loss at home to the lowly Hornets, the Pistons will be out to atone for that mess with a much better all around effort here. Orlando has been inconsistent all year, but it'll be out to build off its latest home win over the high-fying Hawks. Both teams have had to deal with plenty of injuries throughout the year, but from a situational stand point I absolutely believe this sets up as a faster paced "shootout."

The pick: Note as well that Detroit has seen the total go over the number in six of eight this year off an upset loss as a home favorite, while Orlando has seen the total fly over the number in three of its last four after scoring 130 points or more in its previous outing. I look for this total to sneak above this very low total.

10* TOTAL PLAY-BOOK on the OVER Pistons/Magic.