Detroit at Boston

Boston likes to run, but Detroit likes a slower pace at 20th in the NBA in points scored. Detroit is on an 11-5-1 run UNDER the total, including 21-8-1 UNDER in the Pistons last 30 road games. Detroit had to play last night, too, a win over the Bulls allowing 91 points, and the Pistons are 5-0 UNDER the total playing on no days rest. Boston has won nine of their last 10 at TD Garden, allowing an average of 93.5 points, 8.2 lower than their overall mark. Boston is 4-1 UNDER the total at home. They will also be without guard Marcus Smart, suspended, and he is averaging 15.3 points while hitting 10 of 18 3-point attempts over the past three games. Boston is on a 5-2 run UNDER the total, and this total is too high. Play this one UNDER the total.