The Pacers are coming off an upset win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, and they look for a third straight win as they get ready to play the Pistons in Detroit on Boxing Day. The Pistons have been terrible all year, and they are currently in the midst of a four game losing streak. I like the Pacers to get a win here against a team that doesn't have a lot of fight left in it.


Here are my keys to the game:

1. George Hill - Injuries have really hurt the Pacers this season, but they welcomed back PG George Hill in the win over New Orleans. He only played 21 minutes by had a team high 15 points.

2. Defense - Despite their 10-19 record, the Pacers are still one of the league's best defensive teams. They own the league's top opponent's scoring average, allowing just 96.1 points per game.

3. X-Factor - The Pacers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Detroit, and 6-2 ATS in the last 8 overall.

Selection: This is a play on the Indiana Pacers (10*)