Portland at Detroit

Portland has split its last eight games. That includes a win at Milwaukee in the last game, along with high-scoring victories over Denver (126-124), Utah (122-120), and Dallas (126-122). The defense is 23rd in the NBA in points given up, 27th in shooting allowed, and 27th at defending the 3-pointer. The Blazers are on a 9-5 run OVER the total. Detroit's defense is 18th in points surrendered, 19th in shooting allowed, and 28th at defending beyond the arc, while the offense is 14th in field goal shooting. The Pistons are on a 13-5-1 run OVER the total. Take Portland/Detroit OVER the total.