*8* play on New Orleans Pelicans.

The Pelicans are coming into Detroit as winners of three of their last four, while the Pistons have lost four straight and five of their last six. Two of those losses came at home, and I think they might be a little over-valued as the favorite here on Sunday. My money is on the visitors plus the points.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Pelicans have owned the Pistons, winning seven straight in this series. Three of those wins came at the Palace in Auburn Hills. They beat Detroit by a score of 115-99 at home earlier this season.

2. Anthony Davis - "The Brow" scored 34 points in a win over Philly on Friday, and he went off for 32 points on 13-of-23 shooting in the win over the Pistons last month. He comes in averaging 27.7 points over his last seven games.

3. X-Factor - The Pistons are 0-6 ATS in their last six when playing on one day's rest.

Selection: This is a play on the New Orleans Pelicans (8*)