Phoenix at Detroit

The Suns have made the Shaq naysayers backtrack. After starting 3-6 with the Diesel, they have no reeled off seven in a row. They'll try to exact revenge for a 111-81 beatdown at the hands of the Pistons in Shaq's third game with his new club. They won't get it. Sure, this game will be closer. But, this game is in Detroit and if there's a team that can slow down the Suns, it's this team. Detroit will be bringing it as they look to avoid losing three straight. Phoenix has looked impressive but we need to temper the enthusiasm by the fact five of their eight wins have come against absolute cupcakes and/or teams that have no defense (Memphis, Golden State, Sacramento and Seattle). Detroit has held nine of their last eleven opponents under triple-digits. The two games they allowed 100+ they won handily. This is a good matchup for Detroit as theya re 23-9 ATS this season vs. teams that hoist up 18+ three pointers per game. They are also perfect this season (7-0) in games with a total posted at 200+. Finally, they are 7-0 ATS this season at home off a loss.