This is a must-win home game for Portland, which has lost three straight. Look for the Trail Blazers to respond emphatically even without Damian Lillard. Detroit is in full-on rebuilding mode and was not competitive last time out vs. Milwaukee.

The Trail Blazers once again will have to take the floor without Damian Lillard (groin), but at least they won’t be facing a tough opponent here. The Pistons have lost five straight and should continue to pile up losses in bunches with Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson no longer on the team. They are just 10-16-1 ATS on the road this season, so I still think the Trail Blazers have enough between C.J. McCollum and Hassan Whiteside to cover.