Detroit at Philadelphia

Why is Philly playing so well? The 76ers have been great defensively right out of the gate, allowing 87.6 points per game - second best in the NBA. They are on a 10-4 run UNDER the total and just held Charlotte to 72 points. Philadelphia held the Bobcats to just 38.6% shooting and was able to rest many of their key contributors. The UNDER is 4-0 in the 76ers last four home games against a team with a losing road record and 19-7 UNDER the total in their last 26 vs. the Eastern Conference. The 76ers face a weak Detroit team in last place, one averaging 86.4 ppg and No. 30 in the league. The banged-up Pistons are without guards Ben Gordon (sore left shoulder) and Will Bynum (sprained right foot) as well as forwards Tayshaun Prince (family issue) and Charlie Villanueva (sprained right ankle). None are expected back in Philadelphia tonight. The UNDER is 6-2 in the Pistons’ last eight against a team with a winning record and 4-0 UNDER the total in their last four road games. Play the UNDER.