Washington at Detroit

Detroit has lost two in a row and you know what that means? A very strong defensive effort to try to get back on track. And, Rip Hamilton, Detroit's leading scorer, is likey still out (questionable for this game and Detroit doesn't want to risk further injury before the playoffs). Since his absence, the Pistons are averaging 95.8 ppg. Over their last eleven games they are averaging just 90.6 ppg and allowing only 88.1 per game! In the last game between these two clubs, 178 points were scored. The Pistons are 78-49 UNDER the past three seasons vs. winning teams and 16-5 UNDER the past two seasons at home vs. teams that allow 46%+ shooting by opponents. They are also 23-12 UNDER this season after their last game went OVER.