New Orleans/Detroit total

Detroit just played two of the fastest paced teams in San Antonio(sans Tim and Manu) and Milwaukee(sans Sanders). Not a lot of defense was played. Even with newly added Calderon, the final totals have been rather high for those 2 games. The Pistons have shot extremely well overall and from 3 point range. Monroe has beasted without Drummond playing and Charlie V. has had a resurgence. The Pistons, however, are not a diverse or talented offensive team.

Now they face a slow paced, seemingly tired New Orleans squad on a B2B. I don't think the Pelicans will want any part of a faster game tonight and the Pistons should follow suit. Calderon is methodical, not at all a fast pace PG.

Even though New Orleans' defense is terrible, I just don't see how this game has enough offense or possessions to go over tonight. Detroit is more efficient with Calderon, but they adapt to play to their opponent's style and don't really dictate pace.

I am on the under 196. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Quote Originally Posted by pigskinpicker:

also mw, the horn-nuts, soon to be pelicans, seem to be babying gordon, their high priced prima donna. i dont know if it will hold true for tonight, but they have been sitting him to rest his knee on 2nd of b2b nites.... for what its worth to you...

Hope Gordon sits. Much better for the under.

I remember some discussion on this forum when the trade involving CP3 and Gordon happened. There was some hesitancy about the value of that deal. There is no question now. Gordon is a cancer and will be, imo, his entire career. His leadership skills are null.

The Clips made a fantastic trade.

Looking at Pistons team total over 99 1/2 here.  

New Orleans has given up 100+ in 7 of last 8 on the road.   Also Detroit has been scoring 100+ against sub .500 teams at home.

I got it at 197.0 last night, in my opinion it is close to unplayable at this point at 193.0.

I see it hitting 193 or 194.