Detroit at Minnesota

Minnesota has stepped up on this long home stand especially vs. playoffs teams, but after they left and Toronto came in, they lost the edge and the game. I expect them to be in the sasme mindset vs. a Detroit team that will not command their attention. That could be dangerous as Detroit has covered three straight, and has also covered five of their last seven. Despite going 1-2 in their last three, they have out-scored their opponents, playing close losses, and are winning big. The Pistons are out-shinning bad teams now 8-3 ATS in their last 11 when facing a club below .400, and they have covered their last five on the road overall. Take the Pistons.