Brooklyn at Detroit

The Nets are fading fast. Their chance to overtake Atlanta for the last spot has failed to materialize as they have lost three straight games and five of their last seven. So, a must-win situation can't get this team to win. Detroit has the second seed wrapped up but this is not a team to take nights off. They are 30-6 at home (22-14 ATS) and damn proud of it. No way they want to limp into the playoffs with weak play. In contrast, they will want to make a statement against what is technically a playoff contender. New Jersey is 8-22 ATS this season vs. winning teams including 0-8 vs. teams at .700 or better! They are also winless (0-8 ATS) the past two seasons vs. great defensive teams (those holding foes under 92 ppg).  Detroit is 8-1 ATS this season when they get on a defensive roll (allowing less 90 or less in three straight games). We see a double-digit home team win here.