Due to time restrictions there will be no analysis provided with these selections.

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Ross Benjamin

Philadelphia has gone under the total in 15 of their last 17-games. They've eclipsed the 100-point plateau just once since scoring 115-points at Memphis on December 15th. This is also a very weary 76ers team that will be playing their 4th in 5-days and 13th game over the last 20-days. Their tired legs have really taken a toll on their shooting performances. Philadelphia has shot less than 40% from the field in seven of their previous nine games. They've also allowed less than 100-points in their last five, and seven of the last eight overall.

Denver has seen each of their last four games stay under the total, and there was an average of just 184.0 points scored in those contests. The Nuggets have also gone under the total in each of their last five games on the road. The Nuggets have scored less than 100-points in seven of their last eight games overall. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

These are a couple of very weary teams heading into tonight's game. Dallas will be playing their 3rd game in four days, and their 5th in the last seven days. Minnesota will also be playing their 3rd game in four days. More often than not, tired legs will go hand in hand with poor shooting from the field. Dallas has gone under the total in the last three, seven of the last nine, and eleven of their previous fifteen games. Minnesota has scored 94-points or less in six of their last eight games, and has allowed 105-points or less in eight of its last nine. Play on this game going under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

Denver has gone over the total in four of their last five games at home with an average combined total score of 215.6 points per contest. Charlotte has seen five of their last six games on the road go over the total with an average combined total points scored of 196.2 points per contest. The Hornets have also gone over the total in twelve of fourteen games the past two seasons when the total is 190.0 to 194.0. Those fourteen contests averaged 204.4 combined points scored per game.

Any NBA team with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, in a game involving both teams that shoot 41.5 to 43.5% from the field on the season, and both teams have a +3 to -3 rebound per game differential, has seen 38 of those 50-games (76%) go over the total during the past five seasons. The average total in those contests was 194.9, and the average points scored were 204.4. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

The Heat went over the total in their last game and it broke a streak of twelve consecutive unders in a row. Unfortunately for Miami, that game resulted in a 109-102 home loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The heat have gone under the total in 18 of 24 this season following a loss. They'll be facing a Dallas team tonight that's averaging 107.2 points per game. However, Miami has seen 10 of 12 stay under the total this season when facing an opponent that allows 103-points or more per contest.

Despite being an explosive offensive team, Dallas has scored 98-points or less in each of their last 5-games. Dallas has gone under the total in 5 of the last 7, and 9 of their previous 13-games overall. In their only meeting this season versus Miami they lost at home. Dallas has seen 12 of 16 stay under the total this year when playing with same season revenge.

Eastern Kentucky has seen each of their previous four games go over the total. They shot a blistering 51.7% from the field during their last three games, and have also allowed opponents to shoot 48% from the floor during their previous four games. The Colonels are a terrific free throw shooting team converting on 75.7% of their attempts for the season. Murray State has shot 50% or better from the field in 11 of their last 14-games. The Racers have gone over the total in 5 of their last 6-games, and that included their last three at home (157.7 ppg.). They're shooting a sizzling 44% from beyond the three-point line at home this season. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

This will be both teams 3rd game in the last four days, and that usually produces tired legs in addition to poor shooting. As a matter of fact, this will be the Nuggets 4th game in the last five days, and their 5th in the last seven days. Denver has seen each of their last four games on the road go under the total, and Memphis has seen each of the last four at home go under the total. The last three meetings between these clubs have all stayed under the number and averaged 192.3 points scored per contest. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Atlanta has allowed less than 100-points in 12 of their last 14-games. In their one meeting versus the Nets this season they were a 98-75 winner, and the game easily stayed under the total of 201.0. Brooklyn has seen 68.2% of their 22-games on the road this season go under the total. The nets will be facing an opponent tonight who average ten three-point makes per game. Brooklyn has seen 25 of 34-games go under the total this season when facing an opponent that averages six or more three points makes per game. The Nets are coming off a 108-73 blowout loss at Utah in their previous game. Brooklyn has gone under the number in all 7-games this seasons after allowing 105-points or more in their previous game. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

The Denver Nuggets have seen each of their previous 3-games on the road go under the total. During those three contests they averaged 88.7 points per game. The Nuggets have scored less than 100-points in 4 of their last 5 overall. They will be facing a New Orleans team which has seen 3 of the last 4, and 6 of their last 8-games go under the total. The Pelicans have allowed less than 100-points in 7 of the last 8, and 12 of their previous 14-games overall. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Both of these teams have shot very well from beyond the three point line this season. Colorado State has converted on 37.5% of their long range attempts, and Boise State has made an impressive 40.1% of their three-point bombs. Boise has gone over the total in four of their last five, and the Rams have done the same in three of their previous four. As a matter of fact the Rams have averaged 84.8 points per game in those last four games. The Broncos are averaging 78.2 points per game, shooting a stellar 48.2% from the field, and converted on a very good 73.6% of their free throw attempts on their home court this season. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

The Memphis Grizzlies have gone under the total in each of their previous 4-games, the combined average points scored in those contests was 189.3, and those contests averaged staying under the total by 10.5 points per game. The Dallas Mavericks have gone under the total in four of their previous five games. An intriguing observation made in the last 5-games for Dallas is that they averaged just 78.8 field goal attempts per outing during that time, and that's well below their season average of 86. Play in this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

I ordinarily steer clear of going under an NBA total which is this low. However, there's an exception to every rule. Miami has seen each of their previous 11-games go under the total. The Bucks have gone under the total in thirteen of their last fifteen games. If the Heat have done anything consistently well this season, it's been their ability to slow the pace of the game down to their liking. The Heat averages just 75 field goal attempts per game, and has allowed the opposition 78 per game in return. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Any home team (Clippers) with a total of 210.0 or more, coming off a win by 10-points or more, versus an opponent coming off a loss by 3-points or less, has seen that home team go over the total on 36 of those 45 (80%) occasions since 1996. The average total in those contests was 215.5, and there were an average of 224.1 points per game scored. Those 45-games resulted in 58.7% of them going over the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Any home team (Orlando) with a total of 200.0 or more, coming off three consecutive games in which they allowed 105-points or more, versus an opponent coming off a loss by 3-points or less, has seen that home team go over the total in 36 of 49-games (73.5%) since 1996. The average combined total points scored in those contests was 219.5. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

Any home team (Charlotte) with a total of 180.0 to 189.5, coming off a game in which they allowed 100-points or more, versus an opponent (New York) which scored 110-points or more in their previous game, has seen that home team go over the total in 43 of those 53-games (81.1%) since 1996. The average total in those games was 185.7, the average combined points score were 193.7, and 61.1% of those contests went over the total by 7.0 points or more.  Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

The Thunder have seen four of their previous five games go over the total, and those contests averaged 213.8 points per outing. The Hawks enter tonight having scored 105-points or more in seven of their last eight, and nine of the previous eleven games.

Any home team (Atlanta) with a total of 200.0 to 209.5 that allows 92.0 to 98.0 points per game, coming off two straight wins by ten points or more, versus an opponent that allows 98.0 to 102.0 points per game, and that opponent is playing in game 42 or beyond, has seen that home team go over the total in 29 of those 33-games (87.9%) since 1996. The average combined scored in those contests was 216.0 per game, and 64.5% of those 33-games went over the number by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

The Raptors have averaged 105.9 points per game this season. However, they've hardly resembled an explosive offensive team during their previous five games. During that time they've averaged just 92.0 points per game and shot a terrible 40.6% from the field. As a matter of fact, all five of those games went under the total, and the average combined points scored was 186.0.

The 76ers are averaging just 90.1 points per game this season. They've scored 100-points or more in only 6 of their first 42-games, and haven't eclipsed that barrier since 12/13/2014 versus Memphis. They've scored 96-points or less in each of their previous 19-games. On a positive note, they've also held the opposition to 100-points or less in seven of their last ten games. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

No analysis tonight due to time constraints.

The Dallas Mavericks have seen 3 of the last 4, and 6 of their last 8-games stay under the total. Minnesota has seen 11 of 18 at home stay under the total this season, and those games averaged a combined 200.7 points scored.

Any road team (Dallas) with a total of 210.0 or more, coming off a straight up underdog win, versus an opponent (Minnesota) coming off a road loss, has seen 59 of those 84-games (70.2%) go under the total since 1996. The average total in those games was 215.2, and the average combined points scored were 207.7. As a matter of fact, 57.3% of those 84-games stayed under the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Any home team (Tulsa) with a total of 120.0 to 129.5, playing in game 15 of the season or beyond, they've allowed 65-points or less in each of their previous five games, and both teams in the contest allow an average of 63-points or less per game, has seen that home team go under the total 38 of 52-games (73.1%) since 1997. The average total in those games was 124.4, and the average combined score was 117.7 points. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

The Air Force Falcons have gone 7-2 on their home floor this season, averaged 75.9 points, shot 52.1% from the field, and have converted a stellar 42.9% of their three-point attempts. The Falcons have seen four of their previous five games go over the total with an average of 138.6 combined points being scored.

The Aztecs of San Diego State have been involved in a plethora of low scoring games this season. However, they've gone over the total in two of their last three on the road, and the only game that failed to do so stayed under by only 1.5 points. Steve Fishers has seen 34 of 56-games go over the total as the head coach at San Diego State as a road pick or favorite. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

The San Antonio Spurs have seen 13 of their 20-games (66.7%) on the road stay under the total. Those games combined to average just 192.6 points scored per contest. San Antonio has allowed 96-points or less in 5 of the last 6, and 8 of their previous 10-games. The Denver Nuggets have seen 9 of their previous 13-games at home stay under the total. This will be their 4th game in the last 5-days, and that factor will produce tired legs which is usually conducive to poor shooting.

Any team (San Antonio) that allowed 80-points or less in their previous game, versus an opponent (Denver) which allowed 105-points or more in each of their previous two games, has seen 49 of those 73 (67.1%) go under the total during the past five seasons. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

The Rockets are coming off a win versus Oklahoma City on Thursday. They've seen 11 of 12 go under the total at home this season following a win, and those games averaged 188.1 points scored.

The Warriors are coming off a 127-116 loss at Oklahoma City last night. Golden State has gone under the total in 20 of 27 the past two seasons after allowing 110-points or more in their previous game, and there was an average of 202.1 points scored in those contests.

Public money will most assuredly be going on the over in this contest after witnessing the nationally televised high scoring affair last night between the Warriors and Thunder. Couple that with the fact that Golden State is averaging 109.4 points per game, and shooting a terrific 38.5% from beyond the three-point line, and going over the number becomes a very enticing play for the average bettor. I'm not an average bettor, and I'm not intrigued by going over this high of a number in this exact situation. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* selection.

Any road team (Golden State) with a total of 210.0 or more, coming off a home win, and has a winning percentage of .750 or better, versus an opponent with a losing record, has seen that road team go over the total on 25 of 29 (86.2%) times since 1996. The average total in those games was 217.7, and there were an average of 229.0 points scored. It also saw that road team go over the total by 7.0 points or more in 63.3% of those 29-games. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

These teams have met twice already this season and both contests easily went over the total. As a matter of fact, those 2-games went over the number by a combined 46.0 points, and saw an average of 226.0 points scored. The Raptors have scored 100-points or more in 5 of the last 6 and 11 of their last 13-games. Toronto has also allowed 100-points or more in 9 of the last 12. The Atlanta Hawks are the hottest team in the NBA right now. The Hawks have scored 105-points or more in their last 4 and 6 of the last 7-games. Both of these teams are good three-point shooting teams, and are excellent from the free throw line. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Any team (Detroit) which has won 8 or more of their previous 10-games, and has a losing record on the season, has seen that team go over the total in 79 of those 113-games (69.9%) since 1996. The average total in those games was 196.9, and the average points scored were 204.1. Those 113-games saw 57.1% of them go over the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

This is all about the Raptors in regards to this total. Toronto has scored 105-points or more in ten of their previous twelve games. Unless you've been living under a rock it's been quite apparent that the 76ers have one of the worst records (7-30) in the NBA and are a horrible defensive team (103.1 ppg). Toronto has gone over the total in 14 of 20 this season versus opponents with a losing record. They've also go over the total in 17 of 22-games the past two seasons versus opponents which are allowing of 103.0 points or more per contest.

Any team (Philadelphia) playing with no rest, and is playing with same season revenge stemming from a road loss by 30-points or more, and the total is 200.0 to 209.5, has seen that team go over the total in 22 of those 26-games (84.6%) since 1996. The average total in those games was 203.4, and the average points scored was 211.5. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

The Pistons haven't only been red-hot the last few weeks, but they've been able to put up some impressive offensive numbers recently. As a matter of fact, they've scored 103-points or more in 5 of their previous 6-games. The Pistons have only seen one of their previous six games at home stay under the total. When facing an opponent from the Southwest Division like they will be doing this evening, they've gone over the total in 12 of those 14-games the past two seasons, and there was a combined average of 212.1 points per contest scored.

Despite the Pistons winning nine of their last 10-games, they still are just 14-23 on the season. New Orleans has gone over the total in 10 of 12 this season versus an opponent with a losing record. The Pelicans are coming off a 108-100 road loss at Boston in their previous game. New Orleans has gone over the total in 29 of 42 the past two seasons after allowing 105-points or more in their previous game.

Any team (Detroit) with a total of 200.0 to 209.5, coming off winning 8 or more of their previous 10-games, and has a losing record on the season, has seen that team go over the total on 29 of those 35 (82.8%) occasions since 1996. The average total in those games was 203.5, and the average points scored was 214.1. It also saw 67.6% of those 35-games go over the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Both of these teams have been solid defensively in each of their previous 5-games. During that the Warriors have held opponents to 40.0% shooting from the field, and the  Jazz allowed opponents to shoot just 41.7% from the floor. As a matter of fact, Utah has gone under the total in the last 3, and 10 of their previous 11-games. The Jazz have allowed 97-points or less in 6 of their last 7-games. These teams met twice in Utah a season ago, and both contests easily went under the total. In their one encounter this season, the Warriors were a 101-88 winner at home, and that game went under the total of 207.5.

Any road team with a total of 200.0 or more, coming off three straight wins by 15-points or more, has seen that road team go under the total 28 of 35-times (80%) since 1996. The average points scored in those contest was 194.8, and 69.7% of those games stayed under the number by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

Any team (Portland) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, coming off three straight games in which they allowed 85-points or less, versus an opponent (Orlando) that scored 90-points or less in their previous game, has seen that team go over the total in 35 of those 45-games (77.8%) since 1996. That teams has also seen 52.1% of those games go over the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Houston has gone under the total in 14 of their 18-games at home this season, and the average points scored by both teams combined in those contests was 191.4. The Utah Jazz have gone under the total in their last 6-games on the road, and 9 of the last 10 overall.

This will be the Houston Rockets 9th game in their last 14-days, and their 3rd in the last 4. Any team (Houston) playing in their 9th game in the last 14-days, and 3rd in the last 4, has seen that team go under the total in 78 of 117-games (66.7%) since 1996. The average total points scored in those contests was 188.1. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have gone under the total in 7 of the last 9, and 9 of their last 12-games overall. The Cavaliers will continue to be without their leading scorer Lebron James. They've really struggled offensively of late, averaging 89.2 points, and shooting a horrible 38.6% from the field in their last 5-games. They will be facing a Golden State team which receives a lot of acclaim for their exciting style of up tempo play and superb three-point shooting. However, this is a vastly underrated defensive Warriors team as well.

Any team (Golden State) with a total of 200.0 to 209.5, coming off beating the spread their last 5-games by a combined 42-points or more, versus an opponent that's lost to the spread by 48-points or more in their previous 10-games, has seen that team go under in 28 of those 35-games (80%) since 1996. The average total in those games was 204.4, the average points scored was 197.5, and 65.7% of those games covered by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

Stanford has allowed 60-points or less in their previous three games, and each of those contests went under the total with an average of 122.7 points scored. As a matter of fact, their last game on Sunday night versus Washington went under the number despite going overtime. UCLA has seen a combined 118-points or less scored in each of their last three games. The Bruins have gone under the total in their last four games overall with an average of 115.3 points combined being scored.

Any team (Stanford) with a total of 130.0 to  139.5, coming off three straight games in which they allowed 60-points or less, versus an opponent (UCLA) which has seen 125-points or less combined being scored in each of their previous three games, has seen that team go under the total 31 of 37 (83.8%) times since 1997. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

Dallas @ Brooklyn 7:35 PM ET
Game# 703-704
Play On: Under 205.0 (10*)

These will be a couple of very tired teams tonight that square off at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn. Dallas will be playing their third road game in the last four days, and Brooklyn will be engaging in their seventh contest in the last ten days. We're approaching that mid-season lull in which tired legs more times than not prompts poor shooting. The Nets will be facing a Mavericks team that makes 36.2% of their three-points attempts on the season. Brooklyn has gone under the total in 12 of 15-games this season when facing an opponent that shoots 36% or better from beyond the three-point line, and those games averaged 189.6 points scored. The Nets have gone under the total in 18 of the last 26 overall, and Dallas has played on the low side of the number in 7 of their last 11.

Dallas has won each of their previous three games, and done so by 18-points or more in each of those contests. Any road team with a total of 200.0 or more, coming off three straight wins, and each of those came by 15-points or more, has seen 27 of those 33-games (81.8%) go under the total since 1996. The average total in those games was 208.2, the average points scored was 194.7, and 71% of those contests stayed under the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

The Bucks have gone under the total in their last 4 with an average of only 183.3 points per game. They've also allowed an average of 87.3 points per contest during that time. The Pacers have allowed 96-points or less in 6 of the last 7 and 8 of their previous 10-games.

Any road team with a total of 190.0 to 199.5 Which has been the spread by 30-points or more during their previous five games, versus an opponent that's beat the spread by 42 or more during their past seven games, has seen that road team go under the total in 34 of those 47-games (72.3%) since 1996. The average score combined in those contests was 186.7 points.

This will be the 3rd road game in 4-days for the Sacramento Kings, and that invariably results in some tired legs on the majority of occasions at this time of the year. Minnesota has gone under the total in their last 3-games. Those 3-games had an average total of 210.3, and a saw an average of just 201.7 points scored. Minnesota has gone under the total in 4 of their last 5 at home, and they averaged combined points scored per game was 182.4. The Timberwolves have scored 98-points or less in 9 of the last 11 overall, and 96 or less in the last 5 at home. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Phoenix @ Oklahoma City 8:05 PM ET
Game# 713-714
Play On: Under 214.0 (5*)

Phoenix is coming off a 110-106 loss at New Orleans last night. The Suns are averaging 105.7 points per game, and will be facing a Thunder team which allows an average of 96.1 points per contest.

Any road team (Suns) with a total of 210.0 or more, averaging 102 or more points per game, and saw 205-points or more combined scored in their previous game, versus an opponent which allows an average of between 92 to 98-points per game, has seen the road team go under the total in 26 of those 30-games (86.7%) during the past five seasons. The average total in those contests was 213.2, the average points scored was 203.1, and 67.0% of those games went under the total by 7.0 points or more. As a matter of fact, this NBA system has gone 18-1 the last three years, and 4-0 this season. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Washington @ Houston 8:05 PM ET
Game# 709-710
Play On: Under 198.5 (10*)

The Houston Rockets have seen 12 of their 15-games at home stay under the total this season. The Washington Wizards have gone under the total in 3 of the last 4, 6 of the last 9, and 10 of their last 16-games overall. Washington has allowed 99-points or less in 7 of their previous 9-games.

Any team (Washington) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, coming off 2 straight games in which they led by 10-points or more at the half, versus an opponent (Houston) which has scored 100-points or more in each of their previous 3-games, has seen that team go under the total in 32 of those 41-games (78%) since 1996. The average total in those games was 195.3, the average score combined was 189.4, and 65.9% of those 41-contests stayed under the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

New York @ Sacramento 10:05 PM ET
Game# 517-518
Play On: Over 199.5 (10*)

The Knicks are coming off a 102-91 home loss to the Washington Wizards in their previous game. The loss dropped their season record to 5-26 (.161). They'll be facing a Kings team with a record of 12-17.

Any road team (Knicks) with a total of 199.0 to 209.5, coming off a home loss, and has a winning percentage of .250 or less, versus an opponent with a losing record, has seen the road team go over the total 39 of those 54-games (72.2%) since 1996. The average total in those games was 204.4, the average combined score was 213.6 points, and 61.1% of those games went over the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

Toronto @ LA Clippers 3:35 PM ET
Game# 501-502
Play On: Under 214.0 (5*)

The Clippers are coming off a 100-86 home win over Golden State in their previous game. That contest easily stayed under the total of 219.5 by a whopping 33.5 points. The win improved the Clippers record to 20-10 (.667) on the season. The Raptors enter this afternoon's game with a record of 22-7 (.759).

Any team (Clippers) with a total of 210.0 or more, coming off a game in which they went under the total by 24-points or more, and they have a winning percentage of .600 to .750, versus an opponent with a winning record, has seen that team go under the total in 25 of those 31-games (80.6%) since 1996. The average total in those contests was 216.1, the average combined score was 202.6 points, and 67.7% of those games went under the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Utah @ Charlotte 7:05 PM ET
Game# 505-506
Play On: Under 193.0 (5*)

Both of these teams have shown offensive explosion in recent games. Before you jump the gun, and think this one is a lock for a high scoring affair, be aware of the rest feature for each team. The Jazz will be playing their 4th road game in the last 5-nights. The Hornets will be playing their 3rd game in the last 4-days. With both teams encountering fatigue, and with tired legs usually the flavor of the day when that occurs, look for the shooting in this contest to be less than stellar.

Any team (Utah) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5 that scored 100-points or more in each of their previous 3-games, versus an opponent (Charlotte) that scored 55-points or more in the 1st half of each of the last 2-games, has seen that team go under the total 35 of 46-times (76.1%) since 1996. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Arizona @ UTEP 11:00 PM ET
Game# 827/828
Play On: Over 133.0 (5*)

Arizona has gone over the total in each of their previous 3-games with an average combined score of 147.0. The Wildcats have shot 53% or better from the field in 7 of their 11-games this season. In those 3-contest they've scored 80, 81, and 101-points. The UTEP Miners have scored 80 and 81-points in their previous 2-games.

Any road team (Arizona) with a total of 130.0 to 139.5 that's scored 75-points or more in each of their previous 2-games, versus an opponent who's scored 80-points or more in each of their previous 2-games, has seen that road team go over the total in 39 of those 49-games (79.6%) since 1997.The average total in those contests was 136.2 and the averaged combined score was 142.3. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Oklahoma City @ LA Lakers 10:35 PM ET
Game# 819-820
Play On: Over 208.5 (5*)

The Lakers have seen 26 of their 38-games versus Northwest Division opponents go over the total during the past 3-seasons. Those games have averaged a combined 216.8 points scored. The Lakers have been a terrible defensive team so far this season, allowing 109.5 points per game, and opponents have shot a robust 47.8% from the field. By the way, the Lakers are also averaging 102.2 points scored per game as well.

Forget what the Thunder's season long offensive numbers have indicated. Those statistics reflect close to 67% of their games where both Russell Westbrooke and Kevin Durant were sidelined with injuries. Both players have returned to the lineup and the offensive numbers have reflected that. The Thunder have scored 103-points or more in their last 6, and 9 of the last 10-games.

The Thunder have gone 8-2 over their last 10-games. Despite that successful run, their record is still just 12-14 (.462). Any team (Thunder) with a total of 200.0 or more, coming off winning 8 or more of their last 10-games, and has a winning percentage of .400 to .490 has seen 32 of those 41-games (78%) go over the total since 1996. The average total in those games was 209.0, and the average combined score was 218.0. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Portland @ San Antonio 8:05 PM ET
Game# 815-816
Play On: Under 196.0 (5*)

San Antonio enters tonight having lost 2-games in a row. The Spurs have gone under the total in 10 of 11-games the past 2-seasons after losing 2 or more games in a row. The average combined total score in those contests was 186.0 points. The Trailblazers have gone 8-2 over their last 10-games. Portland has gone under the total in 11 of 14-games this season after winning 5 or 6 of their previous 7-games. The average combined total score in those games was 187.5.

San Antonio is coming off a thrilling triple overtime loss as a 3.0 points home favorite at the hands of their Northwest Division rival the Memphis Grizzlies. Portland is coming off a home win over the Milwaukee Bucks in their previous game. This sets up a very profitable NBA totals since that's passed the test of time and then some.

Any home team with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, coming off a home favorite straight up loss to a division opponent, and is facing a team coming off a home win, has seen the home team go under the total in 32 of those 42-games (76.2%) since 1996. The average total in those contests was 194.5, and the average points scored 188.9. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Connecticut vs. Duke 8:00 PM ET
Game# 517-518
Play On: Under 138.5 (5*)

Any neutral court team (Duke) in the month of December, that's shooting 52% or better from the field, has seen 35 of those 47-games (74.5%) go under the total since 1997. The average total in those contests was 144.3, and the average combined points scored was 134.6. Those games went under the total by 7-points or more on 58.7% of those occasions.

Any neutral court team (UConn) that averages 67 to 74-points per game, coming off a game in which a combined 165-points or more were scored, versus an opponent that's allowing 63-points or less per game, has seen that team go under the total in 61 of those 88-games (69.3%) since 1997. The average combined points scored in those 88-games was 126.4. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Memphis @ San Antonio 8:35 PM ET
Game# 713-714
Play On: Over 193.5 (5*)

Both of these teams are very good three point and free throw shooting teams. The Grizzlies have scored 101-points or more in each of their last 6-games, and have allowed 98 or more in 6 of their last 7. The Spurs have gone over the total in 6 of the last 7 overall, and in each of their previous 5-games at home. Those 5-games at home averaged 214.4 points combined scored per contest. These teams met once this season, and easily went over the total of 191.0 in a 107-101 Spurs win.

Any team (Spurs) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5 that allowed 105-points or more in their previous game, versus an opponent (Grizzlies) which has scored 100-points or more in each of their previous 5-games, has seen that team go over the total in 53 of those 79-games (67.1%) since 1996. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Orlando @ Boston 7:35 PM ET
Game# 709-710
Play On: Over 199.5 (5*)

Much of the low scoring output by the Orlando Magic is due to the slower pace they prefer to play at. The Magic averages just 80 field goal attempts per game which is on the low side by NBA standards. However, they will be facing a Celtics team tonight that has been adept at being able to push the pace to their liking this season. Boston averages and allows an identical 88 field goal attempts per game. In games that the Magic have attempted 83 or more field goal attempts this season, they've gone over the total in 4 of those 6 occasions. The Magic have shot 49% or better from the field in 4 of their previous 6-games. The Celtics have topped the 100-point plateau in 16 of 22-games this year, and have also allowed 100 or more on 15 separate occasions. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Oklahoma City @ Sacramento 10:35 PM ET
Game# 511-512
Play On: Over 205.5 (5*)

Forget the offensive statistics on the Thunder for the season, they're irrelevant considering start players Russell Westbrooke and Kevin Durant were sidelined by injuries for extended period of time. Both are back and healthy. The Thunder have averaged 110-points per game over the last 4-games. They've scored 103-points or more in 7 of their previous 8-games. The Sacramento Kings have the uncanny ability to get to the free throw line at an extremely high rate. The Kings are averaging 32 free throw attempts per game and are converting on 77% of those. That makes up for a lot of their otherwise lackluster shooting from the floor.

Any team (Thunder) with a total of 200.0 to 209.5 that's won 8 or more of their last 10-games, and they have a losing record on the season, has seen that team go over the total in 26 of those 31-games (83.9%) since 1996. Those 31-games have averaged 214.6 points combined scored per game, and 19 of the 31 (65.5%) went over the number by 7-points or more. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Detroit @ LA Clippers 10:35 PM ET
Game# 715-716
Play On: Over 204.0 (10*)

The Clippers will be facing a Pistons team tonight that allows 99.2 points per game. They've gone over the total in 9 of 10-games this season versus an opponents that allows 99-points or more per contest. Those 10-games have averaged 217.2 points combined being scored. This is a Clippers team that rarely has an off night offensively. They've scored 100-points or more in 16 of their previous 20-games.

The Detroit Pistons will be playing their 3rd game in 4-days. They've seen 28 of their 36-games go over the total during the past 2-seasons when playing their 3rd game in 4-nights. They will also be playing an opponent (Clippers) tonight that's allowing 100.1 points per game on the year. The Pistons have gone over the total in 41 of their 63-games over the past 2-seasons versus an opponent that allows 99-points or more per game, and those contests have averaged 212.0 points combined. Detroit's defensive play has been less than stellar on most nights during the past few weeks. They've allowed 103-points or more in 7 of the last 10-games overall.

Any team (Clippers) coming off road wins by 5-points or less in each of their previous 2-games, and they're playing in the first half of their schedule, has seen that team go over the total in 45 of those 57-games (78.9%) since 1996. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

Purdue @ Vanderbilt 9:00 PM ET
Game# 575-576
Play On: Under 128.5 (10*)

Purdue has held it's previous two opponents to less than 30% shooting from the field. The Boiler makers are allowing a mere 58.4 points per game on the season, and are holding opponents to just 36.8% shooting from the field. The Boilermakers have been less than stellar from the free throw line this season, converting on only 67.8% of their attempts.
 
Vanderbilt has yet to allow more than 68-points in a game this season, and started the year by holding each of their first five opponents to less than 40% shooting from the field. The Commodores are allowing 58.0 points per game and have a field goal percentage defense of 36.2%. Vandy is come off a narrow 66-63 home loss to Baylor in their previous game. They've gone under the total in 9 of 10-games during the past 3-seasons, following a loss by 6-points or less. The Commodores free throw shooting leaves a lot to be desired, converting on only 66.2% of their attempts for the year.

Any road team (Purdue) with a total of 120.0 to 129.5, coming off two straight games in which they allowed their opponents to shoot 37% or less from the field, and both teams in the contest convert on a poor 65% to 69% of their free throw attempts, has seen the road team go under the total in 26 of 32-games (82.3%) since 1997. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play.

Philadelphia @ Brooklyn 7:35 PM ET
Game# 811-812
Play On: Over 195.5 (5*)

The 76ers have allowed 100-points or more in 13 of 20-games (65%) this season. The Nets are coming odd a 105-80 blowout loss at Chicago on Wednesday. The Nets have gone over the total in 11 of their 12-games during the last 2-seasons following a game in which they scored 80-points or less, and those 10-contest averaged a combined 210.8 points scored.

Any team (76ers) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, and has a a winning percentage of .250 or less,  coming off 18 or more losses in their last 20-games, has seen that team go over the total in 58 of those 85-games (68.2%) since 1996.

Miami @ Denver 10:35 PM ET
Game# 517-518
Play On: Under 203.5 (5*)

The Heat have gone under the total in each of their previous 3-games, and they've scored less than 100-points in 10 of their last 12-games overall. When looking at Miami's defensive field goal percentage (48.1%) for the season, it's certainly not indicative of a good defensive team. However, they've done a terrific job all season of getting opponents to play at the slow pace that they prefer. The Heat is allowing opponents an average of only 76 field goal attempts per game, and that includes 79 or less in 12 of the last 13-games. Miami is averaging just a paltry 74 field goal attempts per game which certainly suggest they've been playing their games at a snail's pace.

Any team (Denver) with a total of 200.0 or more that has a point per game differential of +3.0 to -3.0 on the season, and has trailed by 10-points or more at the half in each of their previous 2-games, versus an opponent (Miami) that has a -3.0 to -7.0 point per game differential, has seen 23 of those 28-games go under the total since 1996. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Brooklyn @ Chicago 8:05 PM ET
Game# 511-512
Play On: Over 192.0 (5*)

The Bulls have gone over the total in 5 of the last 6-games, and have scored 102-points or more in each of those contests. The will be just the 8th home game of the season for Chicago, and they seen 6 of the first 7 go over the total with an average combined total score of 210.6 points scored. The Bulls are averaging only 81 field goal attempts per game on the season, but have really sped up the tempo at home by averaging 88 attempts per game at the United Center. The Nets have been a less than dynamic offensively this season, but this exact situation they're in tonight is conducive to a higher scoring affair.

Any team (Nets) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5 that allowed 105-points or more in their previous game, versus an opponent which has scored 100-points or more in each of their previous 5-games, has seen 53 of those 77-games (68.8%) go over the total since 1996. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

LA Clippers @ Indiana 7:05 PM ET
Game# 501-502
Play On: Under 199.5 (5*)

The Pacers went over the total in their previous home game versus the Atlanted Hawks, and that halted a streak of 5 consecutive under at home. Indiana has scored less than 100-points in 5 of their last 6-games, and have shot less than 40% from the field in 3 of the last 5-games. The Pacers have a -3.5 point per game differential for the season. The Clippers have gone under the total in 19 of 28-games the past 2-season when facing an opponent with a -3.0 or worse point per game differential.

Any road team (Clippers) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5 that averages 103-points or more per game, versus an opponent that's allowed 100-points or more in each of their previous 2-games, has seen 52 of those 75-games (69.3%) go under the total since 1996. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

New York @ New Orleans 8:05 PM ET

Game# 707-708

Play On: Under 195.0 (5*)

The Knicks are averaging only 93.7 points per game on the year. As a matter of fact, they’ve scored 99-points or less in 17 of their 22-games this season. They’re also allowing a respectable 99.0 points per game, and have surrendered 99-points or less in 13 of 22-games.

The Pelicans are averaging just 96.2 points per contest over their last 5-games. They’ve played decent on the defensive end at home by allowing only 97.1 points per outing. They will be facing a New York team tonight that’s shot a sizzling 40.7% from beyond the three-point line on the road this season. However, the Pelicans have held opponents to a paltry 29.2% from beyond the 3-point line at home.

The Pelicans force an average of 13 turnovers per game, and have committed 4 or more turnovers than their opponents in each of their previous 3-games. That sets up a profitable NBA totals angle in this contest tonight.

Any team (New Orleans) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, that forces 14 or less turnovers per game, and has committed 4-turnovers or more than their opponents in each of their previous 3-games, has seen 81 of those 126-games (64.3%) go under the total since 1996. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Alabama @ Xavier 8:00 PM ET
Game# 559-560
Play On: Over 151.0 (5*)

Xavier is averaging a robust 83.6 points per game, has gone over in 4 of their 5-contests that posted a total, and are allowing opponents to shoot a sizzling 40.6% from beyond the three-point line. The Musketeers defensive deficiency in that are is good news for an Alabama team which attempts an average of 23 three-pointers per game. The Crimson Tide enters today having seen all 5 of their games go over the number when there's been a posted total. Alabama has scored 74-points or more in each of their first 6-games of the season. This will be a fast paced and high scoring affair. Although this is a fairly high total for college basketball, it's not enough to scare me off with all being considered. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

LA Lakers @ Washington Wizards 7:05 PM ET
Game# 703-704
Play On: Under 208.5 (5*)

The Wizards have allowed just 93.6 points per game at home, and also held their opponents to just 42.2% shooting from the floor in those contests. This will be the Lakers 3rd game in the last 4-days, and tired legs can create poor shooting in the majority of instances.

The Wizards are coming off a 107-86 home win in their previous game over the Miami Heat. The Lakers are coming off a 106-96 road win at Detroit last night. The combination of those two results sets up an extremely profitable NBA totals betting system for tonight's game.

Any home team with a total of 200.0 or more, coming off a home win by 20-points or more in their previous game, versus an opponent coming off a road win by 10-points or more in their previous game, has seen 23 of those 28-games (82.1%) go under the total since 1996. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Ohio St. @ Louisville 9:30 PM ET
Game# 549-550
Play On: Under 137.0 (5*)

These are a pair of 5-0 teams that have both feasted off of inferior opponents in the early part of their schedules. Both of these teams have been traditionally strong defensive teams under their current head coaches. This season looks to be no different with Ohio St. allowing only an average of 57.2 points and Louisville a mere 46.6 points per game. The Buckeyes also have an excelllent field goal percentage defense of 37.4% while the Cardinals are holding opponents to a paltry 30.3% shooting from the floor.

Any team that led by 5-points or more at the half in each of their previous 3-games, versus an opponent which has seen 115-points or less points combined being scored in each of their previous 2-games, has resulted in 22 of those 25-games (88%) go under the total during the past 5-seasons. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Boston @ Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
Game# 503-504
Play On: Over 211.5 (10*)

The Celtics have gone over the total in 10 of their 14-games this season. They love to push the pace offensively averaging a very high 88 field goal attempts per game. The Celtics have scored 101-points or more in each of their last 4-games on the road. Boston is allowing a whopping average of 107.6 points during their 4-10 start to the season.

The Hawks have gone over the total in 9 of their 14-games this season. Atlanta is averaging 105.2 points in their 9-games at home, and shooting a terrific 49.8% from the floor. The Hawks also are allowing 101.5 points per game during their 9-6 start to the year.

Any home team (Atlanta) with a total of 210.0 or more that's won 4 of their last 5-games, and has a winning percentage of .510 to .600, versus an opponent with a losing record, has seen 29 of those 34-games (85.3%) go over the total since 1996. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* top Play selection.

Minnesota @ Portland 9:05 PM ET
Game# 813-814
Play On: Over 213.0 (5*)

I usually don't like wagering on going over the total when the number is this high. However, there's an exception to every rule. Minnesota has seen 6 of their 8-games on the road this season go over the total, and there was an average of 216.9 points scored in those contests. The Timberwolves woeful defense in those 8-games has been a major contributor, they've allowed an average of 114.0 points, opponents have shot a sizzling 53% from the field, and a scintillating 42.9% from beyond the three-point line.

Portland has seen each of their previous 3-games go over the total with an average of 210.3 points per contest being scored. Although the Blazers are a good defensive team, they won't shy away from the fast paced game that Minnesota prefers to play. Portland has scored 100-points or more in 10 of their first 13-games. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Charlotte @ Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
Game# 507-508
Play On: Under 198.5 (5*)

The Hornets have allowed 100-points or more in each of their previous 3-games. However, they've gone under the total in 19 of 26-games during the last 3-seasons after allowing opponents to eclipse the century mark in their last 3. Although they've gone over the number in each of their last 5-games, the average total in those contests was only 193.6. The Hawks went under the total last night in their 100-91 win over New Orleans. The Hawks have gone under the total in 51 of 85-games the last 3-seasons following 1 or more unders in a row, and they averaged combined points scored in those games was 194.2.

Any team (Atlanta) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5 that scored 100-points or more in each of their last 3-games, versus an opponent which has scored 55-points or more in the first half in each of their previous 2-games, has seen 34 of those 45-games (75.6%) go under the total since 1996. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Phoenix @ Toronto 7:35 PM ET
Game# 707-708
Play On: Under 208.0 (10*)

This will be the Suns 3rd game in the last 4-days. Tired legs isn't conducive to good shooting on most occasions. Phoenix is coming off SU&ATS wins as a favorite in their previous 2-games. They've gone under the total in all 8-games during the past 2-season following covers as a favorite in each of their last 2-games, and the average combined total points in those contests was 198.6 per outing. The Suns have allowed 86, 96, and 83-points in their last 3-games.

The Raptors are off to a terrific 11-2 start to the season, and the most overlooked part of their early success has been their play on the defensive end of the court. They've allowed 93-points or less in each of their previous 4-games, and have also limited their last 6-opponents to 81 or less field goal attempts.

Any road team (Phoenix) with a total of 200.0 to 209.5, playing their 3rd game in the last 4-days, and has a winning percentage of .600 or better, versus an opponent with a winning record on the season, has seen 38 of those 52-games go under the total since 1996. Play on the Suns and Raptors to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

Oklahoma City @ Denver 9:05 PM ET
Game# 519-520
Play On: Over 198.0 (10*)

The Nuggets are an atrocious defensive team which is allowing 107.1 points per game this season, and can make a struggling offensive team like the Thunder look like the Celtics in the Larry Bird era. The Thunder is allowing just 94.3 points per game this season, but allows almost 8-points more per game on the road than at home. You will be hard pressed to get a Denver game with this low of a total any time soon.

Any team (Thunder) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, coming off a division road loss, and has a winning percentage of .250 or less, versus an opponent with a winning record, has seen 40 of those 51-games (78.4%) go over the total since 1996. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play.

Lakers @ Hawks 7:35 PM ET
Game# 701-702
Play On: Over 213.5 (5*)

The Lakers have allowed 107-points or more in 9 of their 10-games this season, and have also scored 102 or more in 7 of the last 8. All 4 of their road games have gone over the total with an average 217.2 points combined being scored.

The Hawks have allowed an average of 109.0 points during their past 3-games, and opponents have shot 52.9% from the field during those contests. Atlanta has also shot a stellar 50.3% from the field as well in those 3-games. Atlanta has gone over the total in all 4 home games this season.

Any home team (Hawks) with a total of 210.0 or more, coming off winning 4 of their last 5-games, and has a winning percentage of .510 to .600, versus an opponent with a losing record, has seen 28 of those 33-games (84.8%) go over the total since 1996. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Utah @ New York 7:35 PM ET
Game# 707-708
Play On: Over 191.5 (5*)

The Utah Jazz has allowed 69-points or more in 8 of their 9-games this season. The Jazz are a poor -4.6 point per game differential in this early part of the year. The Knicks have gone over the total in 21 of 30-games during the past 2-seasons, versus an opponent with a point per game differential of -3.0 or worse. The average combined score in those 30-games was 200.1 points. The Knicks are coming off a home favorite straight up loss to the Orlando magic in their previous game. New York has gone over the total in 12 of 14-games the past 2-seasons following a straight up favorite loss, and there was an average of 200.4 points combined scored. The Knicks have allowed an extremely high 28 free throw attempts per game by the opposition. They will be facing a Jazz team tonight converting on 77.1% of their free throw attempts on the season.

Any team (New York) coming off a home loss by 3-points or less, versus an opponent coming off a road loss by 3-points or less, has seen 53 of those 76-games (69.7%) go over the total since 1996. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Sacramento @ Dallas 8:35 PM ET
Game# 507-508
Play On: Under 207.0 (5*)

Dallas has seen each of their last 3-games go under the total, and there was an average of 194.0 points scored in those contests. The Mavericks are one of the best 3-point shooting teams in the NBA. However, they will be facing a Kings team that's held opponents to a mere 27.1% shooting from beyond the 3-point line. Dallas is shooting a robust 47% from the field on the season, but they will be hard pressed to attain that tonight versus a Sacramento team which has a field goal percentage defense of 42.0%. Dallas will have their hands full in their attempt to get second chance opportunities on the offense end, consider the Kings are at an average of +10 per game rebound differential.

Sacramento has been the best team in the NBA during this early part of the season of getting to the free throw line. The Kings are averaging 37 free throw attempts per game, and are converting on an excellent 80.8% of those tries. As a matter of fact, 34.6% of the Kings points per game have been generated by made free throws. Otherwise, this is a below average offensive team despite their average of 103.7 points per game scored. The Kings shot a miserable 29.2% from beyond the 3-point line, and have made an average of only 4 makes per game. On another note, Dallas is allowing opponents to get to the free throw line on an average of 19-times per game, and just 18.6% of the points allowed by the Mavericks this season have come from the free throw line.

Any road team with a total of 200.0 to 209.5 that has a winning record, and comes off a road favorite straight up loss, versus an opponent with a winning record, has seen 67 of those 99-games (67.7%) go under the total since 1996. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Golden State @ Houston 8:05 PM ET
Game# 711-712
Play On: Under 206.0 (10*)

The Rockets have seen each of their 6-games this season go under the total with an average combined 194.0 points being scored. Golden State has seen both of their road games so far go under the total, and the average combined points scored in those contests was a very low 178.5. I fully realize the both teams are excellent 3-point shooting clubs. However, the Warriors 3-point field defense thus far has been at an excellent 26.9%, and Houston is even a tad better at 26.0%.

Going into tonight's game the Warriors have converted on 40.4% of their 3-point attempts, while the Rockets are at an even better 43.1%. The Warriors are averaging 20-turnovers committed per game, and the Rockets have turned it over an average of 18-times per contest. This sets up a very profitable NBA totals system.

Any game that involves teams that shoot 36.5% or better from beyond the 3-point line, and each team commits an average of 16.5 or more turnovers per game, then 58 of those 82-games (70.7%) have gone under the total since 1996. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

Washington @ Toronto 7:35 PM ET
Game# 513-514
Play On: Under 196.5 (10*)

Toronto is coming off a 110-107 win at Boston on Wednesday. The Raptors have seen 11 of 12-games stay under the total during the past 3-seasons following a win by 3-points or less. Those 12-games have averaged 186.6 points scored. Although the Raptors defense has left a lot to be desired in this young season, they've held opponents to an extremely low average of 71 field goal attempts over their last 3-games. The Wizards held their previous 2-opponents to an average of 88.5 points and 38% shooting from the field. Washington has limited opponents to 98-points or less in each of their previous 4-games.

Any team (Toronto) that's coming off a division underdog straight up road win, versus an opponent coming off a home win by 36-points or less has seen 44 of those 60-games (73.3%) go under the total. This exact situation has taken place 13-times over the last 5-seasons, and each one of those 13 stayed under the total. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

San Antonio @ Houston 8:05 PM ET
Game# 701-702
Play On: Under 198.0 (10*)

The Rockets have held all 5 of their opponents this season to 93-points or less. The Spurs have seen each of their first 3-games all stay under the total, and they've held opponents to 100-points or less in each of those contests. Granted both of these teams are deadly from beyond the 3-point line. However, the Spurs 3-point field goal percentage defense in their first 3-games is a stellar 28.1%, and the Rockets are a superb 29.1% during the first 5-games.Neither of these clubs like to play at what's considered to be a fast pace. The Spurs average 72 field goal attempts per game, and the Rockets are at 74 in that category.

Any NBA game with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, both teams shoot better than 36.5% from beyond the 3-point line, and both average committing 16.5 or more turnovers per game, has seen 28 of those 36-games stay under the total since 1996. Play on this game to go under the total for a Top Play selection.

Miami @ San Antonio 9:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 198.5 (10*)

These two teams met twice during the regular season and saw the closing totals at 205.0 and 206.5. As you can obviously see the odds-makers have made a major adjustment to this total as compared to what we saw during the 2 regular season meetings. This adjustment has been made all despite the fact that Miami has only gone under the total in 3 of their 15-playoff games in 2014. However, after careful examination you will find the average total score in those 15-games was just 191.2. The Spurs playoff games have averaged 205.2 points per contest, but they've gone under the total in 4 of the last 5, and 6 of their last 8-games. Finally all 3 games played in San Antonio between these two during the 2013 NBA Finals all went over the total. Yet, once again that factor hasn't deterred the books from making a major adjustment to this number.

Any team with a total of 190.0 to 199.5 that scored 110-points or more in each of their previous 2-games, versus an opponent that scored 60-points or more in the 1st half of their previous game, has gone under the total in 24 of 30-games during the past 18 seasons. Play on this game to go under the total as my NBA Playoff Total of the Year!

San Antonio @ Oklahoma City 9:05 PM ET
Play On: Under 207.0 (5*)

The return of Serge Ibaka to lineup in Game 3 on Sunday made a huge difference on the defensive end for the Thunder. Ibaka played 30-minutes and was able to block 4 shots as well as altering several others. The Thunder have now seen 18 of 26-games the last 2 seasons go under the total when facing an opponent that averages 103-points or more per game. The Thunder have also gone under the total in 11 of 14-games this season as a home favorite of 6.0 or less. After a plethora of games going over the number for the Spurs this postseason, they've now gone under the total in 4 of their previous 5-games, with an average of 200.0 points scored.

Any playoffs Game 4 home favorite with a total of 209.0 or less, that's coming off a home favorite ATS win in which they covered by 12.5 or less, and they scored 90-points or more, has seen 31 of those 41-games (75.6%) go under the total since 1990.

San Antonio @ Oklahoma City 8:35 PM ET
Play On: Under 209.0 (5*)

The Thunder have gone under the total in 14 of 19-games this season following a road loss, including all 3-games in this postseason, and saw an average of 199.1 points scored. The Spurs have gone under the total in 11 of 14-games this season after covering their last 2 or more games in a row, and saw an average of 196.6 points scored.

Any team (Thunder) that averages 102 or more points per game, and is coming off a loss by 20-points or more in their previous game, versus an opponent which allows 92 to 98-points per game, has seen 73 of those 102-games go under the total over the last 18 seasons. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Indiana @ Miami 8:35 PM ET
Play On: Over 182.5 (5*)

These teams have combined to shoot the ball very well from beyond the 3-point line in the first 2-games of this series going 31-for-81 (38.3%). Those 2-games have also seen the team shoot a combined 141-for-293 (48.1%) from the field. The teams have seen 5 of their last 6 meetings in Miami go over when the total is 181.0 or more, with an average of 189.2 points scored. This series has seen a 3-days sabbatical since Game 2 which was played last Tuesday. The Heat have gone over the total in 6 of their last 7-games when playing on 3-days or more of rest this season, with an average of 202.6 points scored. The Pacers have gone over the total in each of their previous 4-games this season when playing with 3 or more days rest, with an average of 203.0 points scored. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Miami @ Indiana 8:35 PM ET
Play On: Under 185.0 (10*)

The books adjusted this opening total from 182.0  in the series opener to 184.0 after a high scoring 107-96 win by the Pacers. There were a few contributing factors to why we saw Game 1 sail over the total by more than 20-points. Both teams shot a blistering 51% from the field in the game, and it's highly improbable that either team will match that feat let alone both. The Pacers shot 8-19 (42%) from beyond the 3-point line which is definitely an overachieving number as it applies to their average in that category. Indiana was also able to get to the free throw line 37 times in the contest, and I will go out on a limb to predict they won't come remotely close to that many attempts this evening. Both of these clubs are much better defensively than what they displayed on Sunday, and look for that to be a point of emphasis heading into tonight. Despite going over the total in that previous game, the Pacers have gone under the total in 33 of their 46-games this season when the total is 180.0 to 189.5.

Any playoff favorite of 5.5 or less that's coming off a straight up favorite loss in which they allowed 95-points or more in which the game went over the total, and has a winning percentage of .663 or better on the season,  has seen all 12 of those games go under the total since the 1990 playoffs. The average combined total score in those 12-games was 174.0 points. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

Oklahoma City @ LA Clippers 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 213.0 (10*)

Any Game 5 to a Game 7 of a playoff series that involves 2-teams with a .664 or better winning percentage, and the total is 201.0 or more, has gone under the total in 21 of those 25-games (84%) during the previous 25 seasons. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play.

LA Clippers @ Oklahoma Thunder 9:35 PM ET
Play On: Under 214.0 (10*)

The public betting on the total in this contest has been overwhelmingly on the over. Despite that taking place, we've seen little or no movement on the number which can be considered unusual at this time of the year. Besides that fact, NBA Playoffs history has shown that this exact situation has shown games to play on the lower side since 1990.

Any playoff game in which both teams have a .664 or better winning percentage, it's either Game 5,
6, or 7 of the series, and the total is 201.0 or more, has seen 20 of those 24 contests stay under the total during the past 25 seasons. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

San Antonio @ Portland 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 210.5 (10*)

The oddsmakers have adjusted this total a bit compared to the last 2-games. The number opened at 212.0 and is down to 210.5 despite the public overwhelmingly wagering on this to be a high scoring affair. You can't blame the public opinion in that regards considering the high scoring nature of the last 2-games. Portland knows they have to clamp down defensively if they're to have any chance of winning a game in this series. The Blazers have also averaged just 97.8 points, and shot a cool 42% from the field over their last 5-games. Both of those numbers are well below their season averages. San Antonio has gone under the total in 17 of 20-games during the past 2 seasons after shooting 47% or better from the field in each of their previous 4-games.

Any home team with a total of 210.0 or more that's playing with same season revenge stemming from a loss in which they allowed 100-points or more, versus an opponent that's coming off a straight up underdog win by 10-points or more, has seen 30 of those 37-games (81.1%) go under the total during the last 18 seasons. Play on is game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

Miami @ Brooklyn 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 187.5 (5*)

The Nets have gone over the total in 19 of 27-games is season following a home win by 10-points or more. Their home games this season have averaged a combined total score of 196.7 points. The Nets have seen 6 of their last 9 this playoffs season go over the total.

The Heat have gone over the total in 17 of 24 road games this season when the total is 180.0 to 189.5. Miami has seen their road games average a combined 197.3 points scored this season. They've seen 5 of their 7 playoff games go over the total this season.

Any road team with a total of 180.0 to 189.5 that's coming off a straight up favorite loss by 10-points or more, and has a winning record on the season has gone over the total in 37 of those 50-games (74%) during the last 5 seasons. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Indiana @ Atlanta 7:35 PM ET
Play On: Under 187.0 (5*)

The Hawks have gone under the total in 13 of 18-games this season as a home underdog. All 4 meetings between these teams played in Atlanta this year have gone under the total with an average combined score of 179.3 points. Atlanta has gone under the total in their last 6 home games overall. The Pacers have gone under the total in 27 of 37-games this season when the total is 180.0 to 189.5.

Any home team with a total of 180.0 to 189.5 that's covered by a combined 48-points or more in their last 8-games, and has a winning percentage of .450 to .550, has gone under the total in 57 of 85-games (67.1%) during the last 18 seasons. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Portland @ Houston 9:35 PM ET
Play On: Over 213.5 (10*)

These teams have seen all 8 of their meetings go over the total this season with an average combined score of 230.1 points. Portland has gone over the total in 22 of 25-games this season after winning 8 or more of their previous 10-games. The Blazers have also gone over the total in 15 of their previous 19-games after scoring 110-points or more in each of their previous 2-games. Houston has gone over the total in 18 of 20-games this season following a road loss. The up tempo style of basketball that both teams prefer to play has been a perfect fit for each other in this series, and has produced some high scoring entertaining basketball. The so called sharps in Las Vegas have taken a huge hit in this series by wagering on the under in all 4-games. It looks as if that's the way they're headed again tonight, and I have no problem opposing them once again.

Any team with a total of 200.0 or more that went over the total by 24-points or more in their previous game, and both teams in the contest have a winning percentage of .600 to .750 on the season, has seen 51 of the 70-games (72.9%) go over the total during the last 18 seasons. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Best Bet selection.

Brooklyn @ Toronto 7:35 PM ET
Play On: Over 190.0 (5*)

The Nets have gone over the total in 9 of 10-games the last 2 seasons following a game in which they scored 80-points or less. The average combined total score in those 10-games was 210.3 points. Despite the very low scoring in Game 4 of this series, the raptors have gone over the total in 9 of their last 12 overall. Toronto has also gone over the total in 18 of 26 home games this season following a win.

Any home team with a total of 190.0 to 199.5 that allowed 80-points or less in their previous game, and both teams in this contest average scoring 98 to 102-points per game, has seen 27 of those 36-games (75%) go over the total during the last 18 seasons. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Miami @ Charlotte 7:05 PM ET
Play On: Over 187.5 (10*)

Miami has seen 29 of their 42-games go over the total in the last 2 seasons when the total is 180.0 to 189.5. The Heat have also gone over the total is 17 of 24-games this season following 2 straight home games. The average combined total score in those 24-games was 205.9 points. Charlotte has gone over the total in 10 of 12 contests since game 42 this season versus opponents with a -3 or worse rebound per game differential. Miami is an opponent that qualifies in that rebounding statistical category. The average combined total score in those 12 Bobcats games was 205.7 points. These two teams have seen their last 5 meetings this season all go over the total with an average combined total score of 202.6 points.

Any team with a total of between 180.0 to 189.5 that's played 5-games or less in the last 14-days, and is playing in the month of April, has seen 57 of those 84-games (67.9%) go over the total during the last 18 seasons. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Best Bet selection.

LA Clippers @ Golden State 10:35 PM ET
Play On: Over 212.0 (10*)

The Clippers have now gone over the total in their last 5 and 10 of the last 12-games. They've scored 104-points or more in 11 of their last 12-games, and have allowed 101-points or more in 10 of those 12. Golden State has gone over the total in their last 5-games. The Warriors have scored 109-points or more in 5 of their last 6 overall. Golden State has also allowed 105-points or more in each of their last 5-games overall. This will be a highly entertaining up tempo game which will play on the high side. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Best Bet selection.

Portland @ Houston 10:35 PM ET
Play On: Over 214.5 (10*)

These teams have seen all 5 of their meetings this season go over the total with an average combined score of 228.8 points. The Rockets have gone over the total in 9 of 10-games this season versus opponents with a winning percentage of .600 to .700. The average combined total score in those 9-games was 228.1 points. Houston has gone over the total in 10 of their last 13-games overall, has averaged 115.0 points scored over their last 10-games, and has allowed 104-points or more in 10 of their last 11-games. Portland has gone over the total in 11 of 12-games this season versus opponents with a winning percentage of .600 to .700. The average total score in those 12-games was 221.7 points. Portland has seen each of their previous 4-games all go over the total with an average combined total score of 232.3.

Any team with a total of 200.0 or more that went over the total by 24-points or more in their previous game, and both teams in the contest have a winning percentage of between .600 to .750, has seen 49 of those 68-games (72.1%) go over the total in the last 18 seasons. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Best Bet selection.

Atlanta @ Indiana 7:05 PM ET
Game# 705-706
Play On: Over 186.0 (5*)

This is an Indiana team with a reputation as being one of the most tenacious defensive clubs in the NBA and rightfully so. However, this is also a Pacers team that finished the regular season by going over the total in their final 8-games of the regular season. These teams have also seen 8 of their last 9 meetings in Indiana go over the total.

Any team (Atlanta) with a total of 180.0 to 189.5 that's beaten the spread by a combined 24-points or more during their previous 3-games, and they have a losing record on the season, has seen 53 of those 78-games go over the total during the last 5 seasons. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.