Portland at Detroit

A better fate was anticipated by both these clubs, but each has played below expectations. Time is running out for these teams, and in their two games back since the All-Star break, Detroit has traded a six-point win with a six-point loss. Portland has also been 1-1, so something has to give. Detroit was surrounded by trade rumors prior to the deadline, so this team may not be feeling it right now, knowing management was willing to give up. Detroit's biggest problem right now is a struggling offense, one that has shot less than 44% for six straight games. Meanwhile, Portland has shot 45% or better in 9-of-13, and that should make the difference in this one. Make the play on Portland.