This is an 8* TOP TOTAL on the OVER Bucks/Pistons.

Milwaukee is going to have to deal with everyone's "best shot" almost every single night.

The motivation to beat the defending champions is very real.

The Bucks though won't be lacking for motivation here after three straight losses. That includes a humbling 107-95 setback at home to Utah on Halloween.

The Bucks are off for three straight after this, so I believe they'll keep the foot on the gas here from start to finish.

Detroit's off a 117-91 loss in Brooklyn, but note that it's seen the total go OVER in eight of its last 11 after a SU/ATS road loss in which it was held to 95 or fewer points in.

I expect the defending champs to run up the score and to keep running it up until the final horn sounds.

This number is low, the play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP