New York @ Minnesota 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 207.5 (10*)

Minnesota has gone over the total in six straight games and in ten of its last eleven. They’ve scored and allowed 102 points or more in each of their previous six contests. During its last five outings, Minnesota is averaging 33 free throw attempts per game, and has converted on an excellent 86.8% of those tries. As a matter of fact, they were a perfect 31-31 in last night’s 109-104 loss at Memphis, and also connected on eleven three point shots.

New York has gone over the total in each of its last two, and there was a combined average of 213.0 points scored per game. The Knicks play defensively has been a bit shoddy of late. During their previous five games, New York allowed opponents to shoot a combined 47.2%, and convert on a sizzling hot 42.4% of its three point attempts. During that exact time frame, they also are allowing opponents 26 free throw attempts per game. Considering Minnesota’s free throw shooting prowess of late, it would appear to be potentially a huge issue for New York this evening. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Minnesota @ Memphis 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 204.5 (10*)

Minnesota is 9-1 over the total in its last ten games. As a matter of fact, they surpassed the number in each of their last five games with a combined average of 221.6 points scored per contest. Minnesota isn’t an up tempo style of team, but they’ve been red hot offensively during its last five outings. During that stretch, they’ve averaged a sizable 110.8 points per game, shot an outstanding 50.2%, and were sent to the free throw line 32 times per contest.

Memphis has gone 13-2 over the total in their last fifteen games. They’ve shot a sizzling hot 51.1% from the field, and converted on a superb 39.6% of its three point attempts during their previous five outings. Memphis is 18-10 over the total at home this season, and that includes exceeding the number in nine of its last 10 at the FedEx Forum.

These teams have met twice this season, and both games went over the total. Not only did they go over, but did so by a combined 42.5 points. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

San Antonio at LA Clippers 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 205.0 (5*)

The Clippers have averaged 109.4 points scored per game over their last seven contests. During their previous five games, they’ve averaged 34 free throws per game, and allowed 28 per outing as well. The Clippers have also scored 102 points or more in seven straight home games. On a negative note, they’re allowing a lofty 105.0 points per game over their previous five contests.

San Antonio has been red-hot offensively during the last five games, shooting 48.5%, converting 45.3% of its three point attempts, and making an outstanding 84.4% of their free throw tries. In their only encounter versus the Clippers this season, San Antonio won 115-107, and that game easily went over the total of 195.5. I look for more of the same this evening, regardless of this elevated total. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Utah @ Washington 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 198.0 (5*)

This pick falls under the heading of an NBA handicapping algorithm. Utah has gone 8-2 during its last ten games. Current NBA betting odds at Bookmaker.com indicates there’s a total of 197.0 on this contest.

Any team (Utah) which has won eight or more of their previous ten games, playing in three or less games over the last ten days, and there’s a total of 190.0 to 199.5, resulted in those games going 25-6 (80.6%) under the total during the past five seasons. Those 31 contests averaged a combined 188.3 points scored per game. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Atlanta @ Chicago 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 204.5 (5*)

Chicago is 14-6 over the total during its last 20 games. In their last six games, Chicago is allowing 110.3 points per contest, and opponents have shot 47.7% from the field. The Bulls prefer a fast paced game, and have 90 field goal attempts or more in five of its last seven contests. Chicago has converted on a stellar 39.4% of ots three point attempts during their previous five outings.

Atlanta has scored 102 points or more in four of their previous five games, and they also made a superb 42.4% of its three point attempts during that stretch. They met Chicago once this season, won easily at home by a decisive margin of 120-105, and that game easily surpassed the total of 208.5. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Memphis @ Brooklyn 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 199.0 (5*)

Brooklyn has gone 9-1 over the total in their last ten home games, and that includes the previous seven in a row. They’ve been porous defensively during its last five games, allowing 106.2 points per contest, and opponents converted on a sizzling hot 45.2% of its three point attempts. As a matter of fact, Brooklyn has given up 102 points or more in nine of their last ten games. The Nets have also scored 100 points or more in five of its last six contests.

Memphis has gone 12-2 (83.3%) over the total in their previous fourteen games. The Grizzlies have scored 101 points or more during eleven of its previous twelve games. They’ve shot 51.0% from the field, and have also converted on a stellar 39.4% of their three point attempts during their previous five outings. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

LA Clippers @ Boston 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 210.5 (5*)

The Clippers have allowed 93 points or less in seven of their last eight, and in eight of its previous ten games. Wednesday will be their third game in four days. Los Angeles has gone 14-3 under the total this season when playing in their third game during a four day period, and those seventeen outings averaged a combined 195.1 points scored per contest. Los Angeles enters today with a .673 win percentage.

Boston is coming off a 112-11 loss at Milwaukee last night, and they now possess a .574 win percentage this season. They’ve gone 8-3 under the total this season when play without any rest.

Any team (Clippers) with a total of 200.0 to 209.5, playing their third game in four days, and they have a win percentage of .600 to .750, versus an opponent with a better than .500 win percentage, resulted in those games going 44-14 (75.9%) under the total since 1996. Those 58 contests averaged just a combined 197.8 points scored per game. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Boston @ Milwaukee 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 208.5 (10*)

Boston has scored 102 points or more in fifteen of its last sixteen games. The Celtics are averaging a lofty 90 field goal attempts per games this season, and that equates to an extremely fast pace even by NBA standards. On a somewhat negative note, Boston has allowed their opponents an average of 29 free throw attempts per game over its previous five contests.

Milwaukee has gone 7-1 over the total during their previous eight home games, and that includes in each of its last four at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee. Milwaukee is averaging about 8 points more per game at home than they’re scoring on the road. Milwaukee is 22-13 (62.9%) over the total this season versus opponents that average 83 or more field goal attempts per game. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

San Antonio Spurs @ Dallas Mavericks 9:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 197.0 (5*)

Since the beginning of the 2014-2015 NBA campaign, all six meetings between these Southwest Division rivals have gone under the total. They’ve met twice this season, and those contests averaged just a combined 183.0 points scored per game. Dallas was especially anemic offensively in those two contests, scoring 83 points on both occasions, and shot a terrible 38.4% from the field. It’s also worth noting, the teams combined to convert on a combined 26.9% (25-93) of their three point attempts.

Dallas has scored 97 points or less during its last four, and in five of their previous six games. They’ve seen each of their previous three home games stay under the total, and there was a combined average of only 174.0 points scored per contest.

San Antonio is unequivocally is #1 in the NBA in points allowed, holding opponents to meager 91.3 points per contest. As a matter of fact, they’ve surrendered less than 100 points in 41 of 49 games (83.7%) this season. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Detroit Pistons @ Boston Celtics 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 207.0 (10*)

Detroit has gone 10-2 over the total in their last twelve games, and that includes during each of its previous four outings. The Pistons have scored 105 points or more in their last four games, and averaged a lofty 90.3 field goal attempts during that stretch. Detroit is a terrible free throw shooting team. However, they’ve averaged a sizable 30 attempts per game over its previous five contests. They should get at least those many chances tonight, against a Boston team that’s allowed 29 free throw attempts per outing during their last five games.

Boston is coming off a 98-92 win at Madison Square Garden last night. It marked the first time in eleven games that Boston hadn’t scored 109 points or more. Boston is 4-0 over the total in their last four home games, and there was a combined average of 213.0 points scored per contest. The Celtics haven’t necessarily been shooting at a high percentage of late, but they’ve attempted 90 field goal attempts or more in six of their previous seven games, and that indicative a torrid offensive pace. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* highest rated pick.

Milwaukee Bucks @ Portland Trailblazers 10:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 205.0 (5*)

Milwaukee is 4-1 over the total in its last five games, and there’s been a combined average of 206.6 points scored per contest. Portland has scored 100 points or more in 20 of their 23 wins this season. Considering they’re -300 on the money line for Tuesday’s game, and Milwaukee is a terrible 7-22 on the road this season, there’s a high probability of a Portland win. The Blazers are averaging ten made three point shots per game this season. Milwaukee has allowed opponents to convert on a sizzling hot 44.1% of its three point attempts during their previous five games.

Portland has gone 8-2 in their last ten games, and is now 23-26 (.469) on the season. The posted total on this game is 205.0. This sets up an extremely profitable NBA betting algorithm. Any home team with a total of 200.0 or more, possessing a win percentage of .400 to .490, and they’ve won eight or more of its previous ten games, resulted in those contests going 26-4 (86.7%) over the total since 1996. The average total in those 30 games was 206.8, and there were a combined average of 220.4 points scored per contest. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* rated pick.

Memphis Grizzlies @ New Orleans Pelicans 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 201.5 (5*)

Memphis has gone 9-1 over the total in their last 10 games, and that includes 3-0 in its previous three road contests. During the Grizzlies last five outings, there was a combined average of 55 free throw attempts per contest. That’s significant since they convert on a stellar 79.3% of their free throws for the season, and Monday’s opponent (New Orleans) has been equally as adept at 79.2%.

New Orleans has gone over the total in eight straight games. The Pelicans scored 105 points or more on seven of those occasions, and allowed 99 or greater in all eight contests. What’s intriguing about the Pelicans totals this season has been their home and away splits. They’ve gone 18-5 under the total in away games, and are 17-6 over at home.This will be the third meeting of the season between these teams. Each of the first two went over the total, and there was a combined average of 208.5 points scored per game. Play onb this game to go over the total for a 5* rated pick.

Minnesota Timberwolves @ Portland Trailblazers 9:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 209.0 (5*)

Minnesota has gone over the total in six consecutive games, and there was a combined average of 213.3 points scored per contest. They’ve also gone over the total in nine of its last ten away games. The Timberwolves have allowed an average of 114.3 points per game in their previous three games, and its opponents shot a blistering hot 52.0% from the field. On a positive note, Minnesota has averaged 106.8 points per game while shooting a stellar 50.4% from the field during their previous four contests.

Portland has scored 109 points or more in three consecutive games. During that time frame they attempted 90 field goal attempts or more on each occasion, and shot an impressive 50.4% from the floor. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* rated pick.

Miami Heat @ Milwaukee Bucks 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Under 191.5 (5*)

These teams have played one another just one time this season, and that took place ten days ago in Miami. Milwaukee won that contest 91-79, and the game easily stayed under the total of 191.5. That contest was played at a snail’s pace with both teams attempting only 74 field goal attempts apiece. Both teams have converted on a pathetic 28.6% of their three point attempts during each of its last five games. There has been nothing to suggest that Friday’s game will be played any differently.

Milwaukee has scored less than 100 points in four of its last five games. During that stretch, the Bucks averaged just 78 field goal attempts per contest.

Miami has scored 89 points or less in five of its previous six games. The Heat has attempted an average of 77 field goal attempts per outing in their last five contests. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* rating.

Chicago Bulls @ LA Lakers 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 200.5 (5*)

Chicago has gone 12-3 under the total this season when facing a non-conference opponent. Those fifteen contests averaged a combined 193.2 points scored per game. Chicago has seen each of their previous two games go under the total, and it produced just a combined 176.0 points scored per contest. The Bulls have also shot less than 40% from the floor in three of its last six games.

The Lakers are 14-7 (66.7%) under the total (197.1 PPG) at home this season. They’ve scored 98 points or less in eight of their previous nine games, and that includes six straight times at home. The Lakers are averaging a below par 80 field goal attempts per game, and shot just 42.9% from the field during its last five appearances. Play on under the total for a 5* rating.

Milwaukee Bucks @ Memphis Grizzlies 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 194.5 (10*)

Milwaukee has scored 98 points or more in seven of its last eight games, and went over the total on six of those occasions. During its previous five contests, the Bucks have shot a stellar 50.0%, and converted on an excellent 83.2% of its free throws. Milwaukee is allowing a lofty 104.3 points per game on the road this season, and allowed their opponents to make 38.2% of their three point attempts.

Memphis has seen each of their previous eight games all go over the total. They’ve scored 101 points or more in seven of their last eight games. The Grizzlies have also allowed 101 or more in each of its previous three contests. Current NBA betting odds at BetOnline.com displays a total of 194.5 for this contest. Memphis has gone 11-2 over the total at home this season when the total is 190.0 to 199.5. The Grizzlies are averaging 27 free throw attempts per game on its home floor, and are cashing in on 81.5% of those opportunities.

The last three Memphis games have seen both teams score 100 points or more. The previous two Milwaukee contests have produced a combined 207 points or more on each occasion. This sets up a very profitable handicapping algorithm which has more than passed the test of time.

Any team (Memphis) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, coming off three straight games in which both teams scored 100 points or more, versus an opponent coming off two consecutive games in which they were a combined 205 points or more being scored, resulted in those contests going 49-19 (72.1%) over the total since 1996. This exact situation has occurred twice this season and both games surpassed the posted number, and is also 9-1 over the total since the 2013-2014 NBA campaign. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* top rated play.

Denver @ Boston 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 214.0 (5*)

Denver has gone over the total in seven consecutive games, and there was a combined average of 216.6 points scored per contest. The Nuggets have averaged an extremely high 33 free throw attempts per contest during its previous five outings, and converted on a superb 78.9% of those opportunities. Denver will be facing an opponent (Boston) tonight which has averaged 104.3 points per game this season. They’ve gone 10-2 over the total (216.1 PPG) during this 2015-2016 NBA campaign, when facing an opponent that averages 103.0 points or more scored per contest.

Boston has scored a lofty 109 points or more in each of their previous seven games. They’ve also allowed 101 or more on five of those occasions. The Celtics have succeeded in playing an extremely fast paced offensive style of late, averaging 92 field goal attempts per contest during its last eight outings. Boston has converted on an excellent 41.3% of their three point attempts over the past five games. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* rated pick.

Boston Celtics @ Washington Wizards 7:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 212.5 (5*)

These teams met just 9 days ago in Washington and Boston came away with 119-117 win. That game easily surpassed the total of 211.5. As a matter of fact, in three games against Washington this season, Boston has averaged a very sizable 116.0 points scored per contest, and averaged 94 field goal attempts per outing.

Both of these teams have been playing at a torrid offensive pace in recent games. Boston has averaged 89 field goal attempts per contest during its last five, and Washington 88.7 per game during their previous seven outings. Both of those numbers are very high even by NBA standards.

Washington has gone 6-1 over the total in its last seven games, and Boston is 7-2 over the number during their previous nine contests. This game has all the earmarks of a fast paced entertaining and high scoring affair. Play on over the total for a 5* rating.

LA Lakers @ Portland 10:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 208.0 (10*)

The Lakers are coming off a three game home stand in which they went 0-3. Portland is coming off a 104-8 home loss to Atlanta. Any team (Portland) with a total of 200.0 or more, coming off of a home loss in their previous outing, versus an opponent coming off two or more home losses in a row, resulted in those games going 26-8 over the total during the past five seasons. Those 34 contests had an average total of 207.2, and there were a combined 216.1 points scored per game. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

Detroit Pistons @ New Orleans Pelicans 8:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 206.5 (10*)

Detroit has gone 4-1 over the total in their last five games, and there was a combined average of 213.8 points scored per contest. They’ve scored 101 points or more in each of their previous four outings. The Pistons had a difficult time defending the three point line in recent games. Opponents have converted on a sizzling hot 44.6% of its three point attempts against Detroit in the Pistons last five games. That’s not good news, since New Orleans has converted on a stellar 40.0% of its three point tries over its last five outings.

New Orleans has gone 18-5 under the total on the road this season. However, when playing at home it’s been a whole other story. They’ve gone 12-6 over the total on its home floor, and there’s been a combined average of 211.9 points scored per contest. New Orleans has gone over the total in each of their previous three games, and shot an impressive 49.6% from the floor in those outings. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Brooklyn Nets @ Atlanta Hawks 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Over 205.5 (10*)

Brooklyn has seen each of their previous two games go over the total, and there was a combined average of 217.0 points scored per contest. The Nets have allowed 103 points or more in each of their previous four games, and opponents have shot a red-hot 48.9% from the field during those contests. Brooklyn has been far from a good three point shooting team this season. However, that’s not been the case during its previous five games. During that stretch, they’ve connected on a stellar 39.2% of their long distance attempts.

Atlanta has gone 12-2 over the total in their last fourteen games. As a matter of fact, each Atlanta’s previous six home games have gone over the total, and there was a combined average of 215.2 points scored per contest. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

Atlanta has gone 11-2 over the total in their previous thirteen games. During that stretch, the Hawks scored 103 points or more on ten occasions. On a negative note, Atlanta has allowed 105 points or more in five of its last six games. During their last five contests, the Hawks have averaged 11 made three point shots per game.

Milwaukee has gone 4-1 over the total (206.6 PPG) during its previous five home games. The Bucks have converted on a more than respectable 38.1% of their three point shots at home this season. They’re also allowing a lofty 103.6 points per game for the season. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* selection.

The total opened at 199.5 in this contest. Since that time, the number has moved to either 204.0 or 204.5. It’s been a very strange betting pattern, considering the majority of bets made at this juncture went on going under the total. More times than not, that’s a strong indicator of razor sharp money wagered the other way.

Portland has gone 5-1 over the total in their last six road games, and they’re 9-4 over the number in its previous thirteen overall. During their last four games, Portland has averaged 92.5 field goal attempts per contest, and that’s indicative of a torrid offensive pace. Some of that can also be attributed to being +35 on the boards during that stretch.

The Nets have allowed 103 points or more in each of its last three contests. During that stretch, they shot 48.1% from the floor, and also allowed opponents to convert on 48.3% of their field goal attempts. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

New Orleans isn’t a dynamic offensive team by any stretch of the imagination. However, they’ve had 91 field goal attempts or more in three of its last four games. That’s well above NBA standards, and certainly qualifies as a torrid up tempo pace. If they choose to play that way on Wednesday, they’ll definitely have a willing dance partner in Sacramento. The Kings average 87 field goal attempts per game, and that’s well above par by NBA standards.

The Sacramento Kings have gone over the total in each of their previous seven games. During those contests, there was a sizable average of 233.0 points scored per game. During their last five games, Sacramento has averaged 116.5 points scored per outing, and shot a stellar 50.2% from the floor while attempting a lofty 90 field goal attempts per game. On the other hand, their defense has left much to be desired in that exact time frame. During that five game stretch, Sacramento has allowed an average of 121.6 points per contest, and opponents have converted on a sizzling hot 50.9% of their field goal attempts.

We have a New Orleans team that’s gone 17-4 (81%) under the total on the road this season, yet the books were undeterred when setting this total. Additionally, sharp money has moved this from an opening number of 213.0 to its current state of 214.5. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Both of these teams have shown a liking to play at a quick offensive pace in recent games. Chicago has averaged 87.6 field goal attempts per game during its last eleven contests, and Atlanta 90.5 per outing over their previous four.

Chicago has scored 102 points or more in each of their last nine games. The Bulls are 8-3 over the total in its last eleven overall, and 4-1 surpassing the number during their previous five road games.

Atlanta has gone 10-1 over the total in its last eleven contests, and that includes 4-0 (219.0 PPG) during its previous four. They’ve also exceeded the number in each of their past five home games, and there was a combined average of 213.2 points scored per contest. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

Oklahoma City has been involved in plenty of high scoring games recently. However, the fact remains, they’ve gone under the total in each of their last three away games (201.0 PPG), and seven of its last nine on the road.

The Lakers have gone under the total in both games against Oklahoma City this season. During those contests they averaged only 81.5 points scored per game, and shot a pathetic 35.4% from the field. Los Angeles has gone 10-4 under the total at home, and has shot a miserable 39.8% from the floor in those outings. On a positive note, they’ve allowed 101.1 points per game at home, and that’s well below their season average of 106.1. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* selection.

Cleveland went over the total for the first time in eight away games during Wednesday’s 121-115 win at Washington. Despite going over the total in each of their previous two outings, they’re 9-3 under the number during its last twelve overall.

Minnesota has scored less than 100 points in nine straight games, and averaged just 89.7 points scored per contest during that stretch.  They’ve also allowed 95 or less in each of their last three home games. Minnesota has gone 16-3 under the total at home this season, and that includes 6-0 (180.2 PPG) during its last six. They’re also 8-0 under the total (188.7 PPG) at home this season versus non-conference opponents. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

Considering both teams have played the majority of their recent games under the total, the line movement on this total is extremely fishy. This total opened at 198.0 and currently (3:10 PM ET) sits at 201.0. For lack of a better phrase, if it walks and talks like a duck, then it’s certainly a duck. Cleveland snapped a string of seven consecutive contests going under the total with a 122-100 home win over Toronto on Monday. Washington has gone under the total in each of their previous four games. However, we must keep in mind that they average 102.1 points scored per game at home. Contrarily, the Wizards are a terrible defensive team which has allowed an average of 103.7 points per game. Play on over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Milwaukee has gone 6-0 over the total this year when facing Central Division opponents, and there’s been a combined average of 211.2 points scored per game. Milwaukee is 3-1 over the total in its previous four, and 5-2 during their previous seven games overall. They’ve allowed 100 points or more in six of its last seven, and scored 98 or more in six of their previous nine games. Chicago has gone over the total in four of its previous five, and seven of their last nine games. The Bulls have scored 102 points or more in each of their previous six contests. Play on over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Brooklyn has seen each of its previous four games go over the total. There was a combined average of 216.3 points scored per game in those contests. During their last three outings, Brooklyn has converted on a very good 39% of their three points attempts, and opponents are at 40.7% against them during that same time period. The Nets have allowed 100 points or more in their last nine, and eleven of its previous twelve games.

Orlando has scored 100 points or more in each of their previous eight games. They’ve been red-hot from beyond the three point line, converting on an excellent 43% of those attempts during its last five games. Both of these teams like to play at a fairly brisk offensive pace, evidenced by each of them averaging 86 field goal attempts per game. I like this contest to be a high scoring affair, and advise going over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Cleveland has really struggled offensively in recent games. However, facing Denver might be just what the doctor ordered. The Nuggets are allowing an average of 112.0 points per game, opponents have shot a sizzling 50.1% from the floor, and converted on an off the charts 46.0% of their three point attempts during their previous five contests.

The good news for Denver is that they’ve averaged a robust 106.8 points scored per game during its last five outings. The Nuggets whole body of work thus far indicates that they’re a below average three point shooting team. However, over their last five contests, they’ve converted on a stellar 39.1% of its three point attempts. Denver is coming off a 122-112 loss to Oklahoma City in their previous game. That contest easily soared over the total of 207.0.

Any home team (Denver) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, coming off a game in which they went over the total by 24.0 points or more, and they’re playing in the first half of the season, resulted in those games going 44-20 (68.8%) over the total during the past five NBA campaigns.

Milwaukee has gone 19-7 (73.1%) under the total the past two seasons when there’s a number of 200.0 to 209.5. Those 26 contests averaged a combined 193.9 points scored per game. The Bucks are averaging just 92.6 points per contest in their away games this season.

Oklahoma City has gone 14-3 under the total during its previous seventeen games overall, and that includes 8-1 during their last nine at home. Despite allowing 112 points in their previous game against Denver, they’ve held opponents to an average of 95.8 points per contest during their last five outings.

This will be the first meeting of the 2015-2016 NBA campaign between these Eastern Conference teams. They met four times a season ago, and went 3-1 over the total during those encounters.

Detroit has gone 6-2 over the total during its previous eight games. New York has gone over the total in each of their last five home games.

Oklahoma City has scored 100 points or more in each of their previous five games. However, the Thunder has gone a perfect 8-0 under the total (198.0 PPG) this season following three straight games in which they scored 100 points or more.

Despite Oklahoma City averaging 107.4 points scored per game this season, and the Lakers giving up 107 points or more in each of their previous three contests, recent NBA betting history indicates that this exact situation lends itself to lower scoring contests. Any team (Thunder) with a total of 200.0 to 209.5, averaging 103.0 or more points per game, versus an opponent (Lakers) that’s allowed 105 points or more in each of their previous three games, resulted in those contests going 24-5 (82.8%) under the total during the past three seasons. This exact scenario has come up three times already this season, and each of those games went under the total. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Billy Donovan has his Thunder team more cognizant of their play on the defensive end, and it’s produced obvious results. Oklahoma City has gone 5-1 under the total in its last six, and 11-2 during their previous thirteen games. In their last five contests, they’ve allowed a paltry 92.0 points per game, and have held opponents to just 40.0% shooting from the field. Oklahoma City has scored 100 points or more in each of their previous three games, and they’re 7-0 under the total (196.0 PPG) this season during the following game in which that’s transpired. The Clippers are 6-2 under the total in their previous eight home games. They’ll also be playing in their third game in four days on Monday. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Detroit has gone over the total in each of their last four contests, and there was a combined average of 214.8 points scored per game. The Pistons are converting on a very good 38.4% of their three point tries during its previous five games, and have averaged ten makes per contest during that stretch. They’ve scored 102 points or more in eight of their past ten games.

Chicago’s poor offensive field goal percentage is a bit deceiving due to the up tempo style in which they prefer to play. As a matter of fact, the Bulls have 85 or more field goal attempts in eleven of their last twelve games, and that certainly qualifies as playing at a brisk pace. Chicago has converted on a solid 37.8% of their three point attempts over its previous five games. That’s good news considering they’ll be facing an opponent (Detroit) tonight with a poor three point defensive field goal percentage this season of 37.3.Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Toronto has gone under the total in each of their previous six road games, and there was a combined average of only 181.5 points scored per contest. Miami has gone 18-5 under the total in their previous 23 games, and that includes 10-2 in the last 12 versus an opponent with a winning record like they’ll face today. Both teams are outstanding defensively, and each plays at a more deliberate pace by NBA standards. This number is so low for a reason. Play on under the total for a 5* wager.

Brooklyn has been horrible defensively during their previous three contests, allowing 104.7 points per game, and permitting opponents to shoot a sizzling 52.3% from the field. The Nets have shot a stellar 47.1% from beyond the three point line over its past five games, and also scored 98 points or more on four of those occasions.

Indiana has scored 103 points or more in eleven of their previous thirteen games. The Pacers have converted on a superb 38.8% of their three point attempts this season. They’ve also shot a red-hot 48.6% from the field during their last three contests.

This will be the first meeting of the season between these Eastern Conference teams. Each of their three encounters a season ago went over the total, and there was a combined average of 215.3 points scored per game. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Oklahoma City has gone 10-1 under the total in their previous eleven games, and that includes in each of its last four. The Thunder has scored 104 points or more in their last two games. They’ve gone a perfect 11-0 under (196.5 PPG) the total this season following two straight games in which they scored 100 points or more. Oklahoma City has allowed less than 100 points in ten of their previous eleven, and each of its last seven games.

Cleveland has gone 6-2 under the total in their previous eight, and allowed just 92.7 points per game during those contests. The Cavaliers have held their previous two opponents to 76 and 77 points while limiting them to a combined 35.2% shooting from the field. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

San Antonio has gone 5-2 over the total in their last seven, scored 103 points or more in six of those occasions, and shot 49% or better from the field six times. The Spurs have also surpassed the number in each of their previous three at home.

Washington has gone 7-1 over the total during their last eight games, and that includes 3-0 in the previous three. They’ve scored and allowed 103 points or more in seven of its last eight contests.

Both of these teams have displayed red-hot three-point shooting over their last five games. During that time frame, Washington has converted on 39.8% of their attempts, and San Antonio is at 39.1%. The Wizards have also allowed opponents to make 46.0% of their long distance tries during that same time period. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Portland has gone 6-3 under the total in their last nine away games. They’re holding opponents to just 42.8% shooting from the field in away contests this season. Portland will be facing an opponent tonight that averages 107.6 points per game. The Trailblazers have gone 18-8 under the total during the past two seasons, versus an opponent that averages 103.0 points or more per game.

Oklahoma City has gone 9-1 under the total during its previous ten games, and that includes 3-0 in the last three. They allowed less than 100 points on nine occasions during that stretch. They’ve also gone under the total in each of their last five home games. The Thunder enters Wednesday’s game having won five in a row. They’re 10-0 under the total (198.9 PPG) this season following two or more wins in a row. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Miami has gone under the total in all eight of their road games this season, and there was just a combined average of 182.2 points scored per contest. As a matter of fact, they’ve gone 18-4 (81.8%) under the total in their last 22 overall, and are allowing only 93.6 points per game this season. The Nets have gone 7-3 under the total during its previous ten games, and that includes 3-0 during their last three. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Utah has gone 14-8 (63.6%) under the total this season, and that includes 3-0 during its previous three games. The Jazz allows an average of 96.5 points per game, and are holding opponents to a paltry 78 field goal attempts per contest.

San Antonio has gone a perfect 12-0 at home this season. A major contributing factor to that success has been their defensive play. The Spurs are allowing an average of only 85.7 points per game on their home floor. During their previous four games, San Antonio has held opponents to a meager 82.5 points per contest. San Antonio leads the NBA in scoring defense (88.2 PPG). Play on this game to go under the total for a 5*wager.  

Washington is 6-1 over the total during their last seven contests, and there was a combined average of 216.1 points scored per game. The Wizards are averaging 108.0 points per game, and shooting a robust 48.5% from the floor during its previous five outings. Washington is a below average defensive team that gives up 105.3 points per game, and is allowing opponents to convert on an extremely high 40.4% of their three point attempts. They’re coming off a 114-111 win at Dallas in their previous contest, and have gone 10-2 over the total this season, following a game in which there was a combined 205 points or more scored.

Memphis hasn’t been the stout defensive team that we’ve witnessed during the past couple of seasons. They’re allowing 101.2 points per game, and that’s despite limiting opponents to an average of only 78 field goal attempts per outing. As a matter of fact, Memphis has gone 3-1 over the total in its last four contests, and has given up an average of 110.0 points per game during that stretch. The Grizzlies are averaging 28 free throw attempts per game at home this year, and have converted on an excellent 83.0% of those tries. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5*wager.

Both of these teams play an up tempo style. Brooklyn averages 86 field goal attempts per game and Orlando is at 88 per contest. The Nets have shot a stellar 47.1% from the field during its previous five games. However, during that same span, they’ve allowed 104.6 points per contest. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5*wager.

Washington has gone 5-1 over the total in their last six games, and scored 103 points or more on each of those occasions. The Wizards have been terrible defensively during its previous five contests, allowing 108.2 points per game, and opponents have shot a sizzling 51.4% from the field. They’ve allowed 103 points or more in each of its last six games.

Dallas has averaged a healthy 105.2 points per game during its previous five contests. They’re coming off a 98-95 home loss to Atlanta in their previous game.

Any road team (Wizards) with a total of 200.0 to 209.5, coming off three straight games in which they allowed 100 points or more, versus an opponent (Mavericks) coming off a loss by 6 points or less, resulted in those games going 36-11 (76.6%) over the total during the past five seasons. The average total in those 47 games was 204.5, and there was a combined average of 214.0 points scored per contest. Those games went over the total by 7.0 points or more an extremely high 69.8% of the time. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

The early movement on this total has raised a red flag to me. The game opened with a total of 195.5 in this contest, and has since moved to 197.0, despite 92% of early wagers being placed on going under the number. This is a classic case of reverse line movement, and surely indicates sharp money has been bet on this game going over the total. Considering the offensive struggles of both teams this season, a contrarian betting approach is in order. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play wager.

Atlanta has gone under the total in each of their previous three games, and there was a combined average of only 191.7 points scored per contest. Dallas has gone under the total in each of their previous four home games, and there was a combined average of just 184.0 points scored per contest. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* selection.

Houston is averaging a lofty 110.0 points per game over their previous seven contests. They’ve also allowed 110 points or more on five of those seven occasions.

Washington has gone over the total in each of their previous four games. Those contests have averaged a sizable 216.0 points scored per contest. They’ve also seen only one of their ten home games go under the total this season. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Oklahoma City has gone under the total in each of their previous six games. During that stretch they’ve allowed just 95.5 points per game. The Thunder allowed 99 points or less in five of those six contests.

Memphis has been very adept at slowing the pace of games down to their liking during the past two seasons. Currently, they’re holding opponents to an average of only 77 field goal attempts per game. The Grizzlies have scored 95 points or less in each of their previous three home games. Memphis is 15-5 under the number during the past two seasons when there’s a total of 200.0 to 209.5. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Golden State is coming off a 106-103 win at Utah on Monday. They’ve gone 19-6 (76%) under the total during the past two seasons, following a road game in which both teams scored 100 points or more. The Warriors have gone over the total in each of their last three games. Those three contests surpassed the number by a combined 41.5 points.

Charlotte has gone under the total in all of its previous three games. Those contests stayed under the number by a combined 82.0 points. The Hornets are coming off an 87-82 win against Milwaukee in their previous game. Charlotte is 27-12 under the total at home during the past three seasons following a win. Those 39 contests averaged just a combined 180.5 points scored per game.

Any road team (Warriors) with a total of 210.0 or more, coming off three consecutive games that went over the total, and each surpassed the number by 18.0 points or more, versus an opponent that went under the total by a combined 24 points or more in their previous three contests, resulted in those games going 27-3 (90%) under the total during the past five seasons. The average total in those contests was 214.0, and there were a combined average of 204.9 points scored per game. As a matter of fact, 71% of those 30 games went under the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Brooklyn has allowed 101 points or more in each of their previous three games. They’ve gone 20-7 (74.1%) under the total during the past two seasons following two straight games in which they allowed 100 points or more. Brooklyn has also gone 6-1 under the total in their previous seven away games.

Oklahoma City will be facing an opponent (Brooklyn) on Wednesday that has a 3-11 (.214) record. The Thunder has gone 14-4 (77.8%) under the total during the past three seasons when facing an opponent with a winning percentage of .250 or less.

The Thunder is coming off a 111-89 win as a 2.5 point underdog at Utah in their previous game. Brooklyn defeated Boston 111-101 as a 5.5 point home underdog in their last outing.

Any team (Oklahoma City) with a total of 210.0 or more, coming off a straight up underdog win, versus an opponent (Brooklyn) coming off a home underdog straight up win, resulted in those games going 22-3 (88%) under the total since 1996. The average total in those 25 contests was 216.0, and there was a combined average of 205.7 points scored per game. In addition, 17 of those 25 games (68%) went under the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

The Lakers are averaging 104.3 points per game, but they’re far from a good shooting team. They’ve been able to generate that type of scoring offense by pushing the pace of their games. The Lakers are averaging 88 field goal attempts per outing. They’ll be hard pressed to come near that number tonight against Miami. The Heat averages 80 field goal attempts per contest, and limits opponents to only 82.

Miami has seen each of their previous six games go under the total, and there was a combined average of only 185.2 points scored per contest. The Heat have allowed just 90.4 points per game, opponents are shooting a miserable 40.9% from the field, and that includes an extremely poor 27.0% from beyond the three point line. Miami has gone 35-14 under (71.4%) the total during the past two seasons, versus an opponent that averages 99.0 points or more per game.

These teams saw each of their two meetings a season ago stay under the total, and there was a combined average of just 173.5 points scored per game. I have more faith in Miami’s ability to slow the pace of this game down to their liking, opposed to the Lakers ability to speed up tempo. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Golden State is literally off and running once again. They’re 6-0 to start the season, averaging 117.8 points per game, shooting 48.2% from the field, and have converted on a superb 42.0% of their three point attempts.

Sacramento is a dismal 1-5 to start thus far, and the majority of their issues have come on the defensive side of the floor. The Kings are allowing 112.1 points per game, and their opponents are shooting a sizzling 50.1% from the field. Opponents have also averaged 30 free throw attempts per game against Sacramento. On a positive note, the Kings are averaging 106.8 points scored and 91 field goal attempts per game.

Any road team (Golden State) with a total of 210.0 or more, possessing a winning percentage of .750 or better, and is facing an opponent (Sacramento) with a losing record, resulted in those games going 26-5 (83.9%) over the total since 1996. The average total in those 31 games was 217.7, and the average combined points scored totaled 229.1. Play on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Utah has been terrific defensively in their first three games. They’re allowing a paltry 79.7 points per game and holding opponents to just 37.2% shooting from the field. Even more impressive, opponents facing the Jazz this season are average a mere 69 field goal attempts and 8 offensive rebounds per game. Although Portland’s scoring defense doesn’t show it, they’ve played solid defense, and have gone under the total in three of their first four games. The Blazers have held opponents to 42.1% shooting from the floor, and that includes 30.1% from beyond the three point line. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Toronto is holding opponents to 96.3 points per game, and 38.7% shooting from the field. They’ve also limited the opposition to a mere 7 offensive rebounds per game. The combination of poor shooting, and one shot and done on the majority of offensive possessions, doesn’t lend itself to a lot of scoring for opponents facing Toronto.

The Mavericks defensive numbers are eerily similar. They’re holding opponents to 97.3 points per game, 39.8% shooting from the field, and 27.0% from beyond the three point line. Opponents are averaging a substandard 10 offensive rebounds per game against Dallas. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Talk about a couple of up tempo teams, Orlando averages a mammoth 99 field goal attempts per game, and New Orleans is at a well above NBA standard of 91 per contest. New Orleans is coming off a 134-120 home loss to Golden State in their previous game. Orlando comes off a 92-87 loss at Chicago in their last contest, and covered as an 8.0 point underdog.

Any team (Orlando) with a total of 200.0 or more, coming off a straight up loss and covered as an underdog, versus an opponent (New Orleans) coming off a home loss, resulted in those games going 50-22 (69.4%) over the total during the past five seasons. The average total in those games was 207.0, and the combined average points scored was 214.0 per game. There were 56.9% of those 72 games that went over the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play wager.

These teams have gone 3-1-1 under the total in this series. The only time they went over the number was in the series opener, and that only occurred because the contest required overtime to produce a winner. Ironically the game that went over also had the highest closing total of 204.0. Since that time we’ve seen that number lessen to 199.0 in Game 2, 194.5 to 195.0 in Games 3 through 5. The general public has even joined in on the parade of bettors who early in the process have opted to go under the total in Game 6. However, the Warriors have regained their lethal three point shooting efficiency during the last two games, and have converted on a superb 42.9% (24-56) of their attempts in that regard. They’ve also shot a very good 47.3% from the field. There’s no slowing down the epic performances that LeBron James has turned in during these NBA Finals. I also look for some of the supporting cast to contribute tonight in the friendly confines of the Quicken Loans Arena. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

This is one of those handicapping scenarios where player performances and injuries can be thrown right out the window regarding tonight’s total. This will be the fifth meeting of the season between these teams, three of the first four went under the total, and the only over in the sequence came as a result of an overtime period. The totals in the games played this season between these teams in chronological order have been 216.5, 211.0, 204.0, 199.0, and is now posted at 194.0 for tonight. Granted both teams have really tightened up defensively, and the Cavaliers lost two starting players for the year due to injuries. However, a 22.5 point difference on the totals from the first time they met in the 2014-2015 campaign, compared to the number for tonight, presents a betting value on going over the number. Play in this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

These teams did manage to barley go over the total of 204.0 in Game 1 but only as a result of the contest going overtime. The game was tied 98-98 at the end of regulation time. Golden State has gone 12-4 under the total during these 2015 NBA Playoffs, and that includes 8-1 at home. Cleveland has gone 6-2 under the total in their playoff away games. The Cavaliers have allowed an average of only 93.5 points per game, and held opponents to 41.5% shooting from the field during the postseason. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Cleveland has allowed an average of 92.5 points per game, held opponents to a paltry 41.2% shooting from the floor, and limited them to a miniscule 28.1% success rate on their three-point attempts in fourteen playoff games. The Cavaliers have gone 6-0-1 under the total in seven road contests during the playoffs, and those outings averaged just a combined 184.1 points per game being scored.

The Golden State Warriors have gone 12-3 under the total during the 2015 NBA Playoffs, and have allowed more than 100 points in just three of those fifteen games. They’ve also gone 8-0 under at home during the postseason, and those contests have averaged a combined 193.3 points per game being scored.

Cleveland will be playing on nine days of rest and Golden State will have eight days in that regard. I expect both teams to be a bit tight at the onset of Game1 considering it’s the NBA Finals, and with each club having such a long layoff since closing out their previous series. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

These teams soared over the total of 214.5 in Houston’s 128-115 win on Monday night. However, you can’t shoot any better from beyond the three-point line than both of these teams did in Game 4. Houston and Golden State combined to convert on 37-for-78 (47.4%) of their three point attempts. The likelihood of that kind of shooting on both sides occurring in consecutive games is slim. Golden State has gone under the total in all seven games at home during these playoffs. Prior to their Game 4 dismal defensive performance, the Warriors had allowed 98 points or less in nine of their previous ten contests. Even with Monday’s contest going over the total, Golden State is 9-2 under the total in their last eleven games overall.

Any road team with a total of 210.0 or more, coming off a straight up underdog win, versus an opponent coming off a road loss, resulted in that road team going 64-27 (70.3%) under the total since 1996. The average total in those 91 games was 215.3 and the averaged combined points scored were 206.7 per contest. This exact situation has arisen ten times this season, and has gone 8-2 (80%) under the total. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Each of the first three games of this series have gone under the total, and there’s been a combined average of 202.7 points scored per contest. As a matter of fact, Golden State has gone under the total in nine of their previous ten games during these 2015 NBA Playoffs, and allowed 98 points or less in nine of those ten. After going over the total in the first six games of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Clippers, Houston has gone under the number in each of the last four. The Rockets were held to a miserable 33.7% shooting from the field in the Game 3 blowout loss versus Golden State.

Any home team (Houston) with a total of 210.0 or more, playing with same season revenge stemming from a loss in which they allowed 100 points or more, versus an opponent coming off a straight up underdog win by 10 points or more, resulted in that home team going 33-10 (76.7%) under the total since 1996. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

The Atlanta Hawks were averaging 86.7 field goal attempts per game in the first two rounds of the 2015 NBA Playoffs. The Hawks are a team that prefers a faster pace, and they’ve been stymied in that regard by Cleveland in the first two games. Atlanta had just 77 field goal attempts in Game 1 and 79 in Friday’s Game 2. The Hawks were a very good three-point shooting team during the regular season, evidenced by their 37.2% success rate in that regard. They’ve not only been well below that percentage (32.6%) in the playoffs, but were a dismal 10-for-49 (20.4%) during the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals. On a positive note, they’ve held the opposition to 92.8 points per game, and 41.1% shooting from the field during their previous five playoff contests.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been terrific defensively during these 2015 playoffs, and especially so during their previous five games. During that five game stretch they’ve allowed 85.6 points per game. The only flaw they’ve displayed against the Hawks was their free throw shooting. The Cavaliers have gone a poor 29-for-46 (63%) in the first two games of the series. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

The Golden State Warriors receive a lot of acclaim for their potent offensive scoring ability and rightfully so. However, an underrated part of their game has been their play on the defensive end of the court, and that’s especially been the case during these 2015 NBA Playoffs. The Warriors are 10-2 under the total in the post season, including 8-1 under in the last nine, and they allowed 98 points or less in eight of those previous nine contests. Warriors regular season games averaged a combined 208.3 points scored per contest, and that number has shrunk to only 198.1 in the playoffs. Both of these teams have shot poorly from the free throw line, and well below their three-point shooting averages on the season in the first two games of the series. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

It took the Warriors until Game 4 of this series to finally figure out how to get open looks from beyond the three-point line. However, once they did, boy did the flood gates open up. They’ve made exactly fourteen three-point shots in each of the last two games, and converted on a sizzling hot 44.4% of those attempts.

The Grizzlies defensive numbers may be a bit askew since they’re very adept at slowing the pace of games down to their liking. Considering each of the first five games of this series has gone under the total, the general public will unlikely be lining up to wager on going over the total in this contest. Especially in light of the fact that Memphis has gone 23-2 under the total in their previous twenty five games played at home.

Both of these teams were precisely 8-for-10 from the free throw line in Game 5. That’s well below the season average of 23 attempts per game for Memphis and 21 by Golden State. There’s a high probability will see that particular facet of Game 6 return to more of the norm than what we witnessed in Game 5. I’m going to take more of a contrarian approach in terms of my selection on this total.

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Any road team (Golden State) that’s playing in game 42 of the season or beyond with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, possessing a defensive field goal percentage of 43.5% to 45.5%, and has held each of their previous five opponents to 42% or less shooting from the field, versus a team (Memphis) with a field goal percentage defense of 43.5% to 45.5%, resulted in that road team going 49-23 (68.1%) over the total since 1996. The average total in those 72-games was 193.5, and the average points scored combined was 200.0 per contest. This exact scenario also saw 55.1% of those 75-games go over the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

Each team also scored the fewest amount of points in a game during the 2015 NBA Playoffs during Atlanta’s 82-81 home win on Wednesday. Both teams shot the ball terribly during Game 5 in addition to being careless with the basketball. The teams combined to shoot just 39.2% from the field, go a dismal 9-for-39 (23.1%) from three-point territory, and committed a cumulative 42 turnovers. Prior to Game 5, these rivals had seen seven of their first eight go over the total during the regular season and playoffs. All four games this season that were played in Washington between these clubs have gone over the total. Those contests averaged a combined 206.5 points per game being scored. I firmly believe both teams will be much better offensively in Game 6. Play on the game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Pertaining to a game of this magnitude, it’s a given that the sports-books will certainly receive a plethora of wagering action. At the time of this writing, the public has overwhelmingly wagered (66%) on going over the total. Despite that pattern, the current total the the same as its opener of 200.0.

Each of the previous two games in this series has gone over the total. Atlanta is 14-5 under the total this season following two consecutive games going over the number. Those nineteen contests averaged a combined 193.9 points scored per game.

The Washington Wizards trailed at the half of Game 4 by the score of 65-55. They’ve allowed 60-points or more just 21 times in the first half of games during the past three seasons. Washington went 15-5 under the total in the following game, and there were a combined average of 188.6 points scored per contest. Play on Washington and Atlanta to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Chicago has also held nine of their last fourteen opponents to less than 40% shooting from the floor. Putting their defensive playoff numbers into perspective, they’re allowing 91.1 points per game, and holding opponents to a paltry 39.6% shooting from the field.

Cleveland has held Chicago to an average of just 90.3 points per contest, and a paltry 38.0% shooting from the field during the last three games of this series. Cleveland has gone 11-2 under the total during the 2014-2015 NBA campaign as a home favorite of 5.5 or less. With all things being considered, I like this contest to be a low scoring game. Play on Chicago and Cleveland to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

The Memphis Grizzlies have gone a remarkable 22-2 under the total in their last twenty-four games at home. They’ve also seen all three games of this series sty under the total with an average of just 187.7 points combined being scored per contest. The Warriors thrive on playing up tempo basketball and are averaging a very high 87 field goal attempts per game this season. However, in the first three games of this series, it’s been Memphis that’s controlled the pace. Golden State has averaged only 75 field goal attempts per game in this series. The Warriors are also averaging just 93.3 points per game in the series, and that’s well below its season average of 109.3. Memphis has held each of their previous nine opponents at home to 93-points or less. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

The Memphis Grizzlies have gone an incredible 21-2 under the total in their last twenty-three home games. They’ve allowed 93-points or less in each of their previous eight on their home floor. The Grizzlies are extremely good at slowing down the pace of a game to their liking, and despite all their recent success have scored less than 100-points in 19 of their last 26-games. They’ve held the high flying Golden State Warriors to an average of 75.5 field goal attempts per game in this series, and that’s well below their average of 87 per contest.

It may be a bit of a surprise to know that the offensively explosive Warriors have gone under the total in five of six games during the 2015 NBA Playoffs. Golden State has also gone under the number in six of the last eight on the road. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

This will be the seventh meeting of the season between these two rivals, and six of those contests have gone over the total. Ironically, the only one that stayed under the number was in Game 2 of this playoff series on Tuesday. Atlanta won that game 106-90, and it narrowly stayed under the total of 199.0.

The pace in each of the first two games of this series made for some fairly entertaining basketball. Atlanta has an average of 91.5 field goal attempts per game, and the Wizards were at 86.5. Both teams not only shot very well from beyond the three point line during the two games in Atlanta, but each club also attempted well above their season averages. If not for a 15-point fourth quarter by the Wizards in Game 2, we’d be looking at all six meetings between these teams this season all going over the total. Play on this game to go over the total for a 5* selection.

The First two games of this series have gone over the total, and as a result the totals have gone from 212.0 in Game 1 to 214.5 in Game 2, and in Game 3 the opening number was 217.0. It must be noted, in Game 2, these teams combined to attempt an astronomical 96 free throws, and made 67 of those tries. Those are just unfathomable numbers. The Houston Rockets accounted for 64 of those free throw attempts, and some in part had to do with intentional fouls on Dwight Howard, and he cooperated with the Clippers strategy by going a dismal 8-for-21. In the opening game of the series, there weren’t anywhere the amount of free throws, but there was a combined 24 made three-pointers. The teams combined to score 122-points in the second half of that opening game, including an enormous 71 scored by the Clippers. All in all there were some extraordinary things which occurred in the first two games.

Any road team (Houston) with a total of 210.0 or more, possessing a +3.0 or more point per game differential on the season, and they’re coming off two games in a row in which there were a combined 215-points or more scored, resulted in that road team going under the total in 28 of those 38-games (73.7%) since the start of the 2011-2012 NBA campaign. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

Chicago will be facing an opponent (Cleveland) on Friday that averages 103.1 points per game this season. The Bulls have gone over the total in eight of nine home games this season versus opponents which average 103.0 or more points per contest. Those nine at the United Center in Chicago averaged a combined 216.7 points scored per game. Chicago has shot a sizzling 40.4% from beyond the three-point line during the 2015 NBA Playoffs.

Cleveland has committed 9 turnovers or less in each of their previous three games. The Cavaliers have gone over the total in 15 of 22 (68.2%) this season after committing 14 turnovers or less in each of their previous three games, and those contests averaged a combined 208.2 points per outing. The Cavaliers have averaged 29 free throw attempts per game during the playoffs, and that’s a significant improvement compared to their season average of 24. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

The total in this contest at the time of this writing was 194.0. Both teams are obviously playing in the second halves of their seasons. Going into this game, Chicago has a defensive field goal percentage of 43.2% on the season. The Bulls have held each of their last eleven opponents to 42.2% or less shooting from the field. The Cleveland Cavaliers have a defensive field goal percentage of 45.4% during this 2014-2015 NBA campaign.

Any road team (Bulls) with a total of 190.0 to 199.5 that has a defensive field goal percentage of 41.5 to 43.5, and held each of their last five opponents to 42% or less shooting from the field, versus an opponent playing in the second half of the season, and that opponent has a defensive field percentage of 43.5 to 45.5, resulted in that road team going 47-23 (67.1%) over the total since 1996. The average total in those seventy games was 193.7, and the average combined points scored were 200.0. There were 53.7% of those games that went over the total by 7.0 points or more. I’m going to fade the general public who early in the process overwhelmingly have wagered on the under, and head in the opposite direction when making my NBA picks for Wednesday. Play on Chicago and Cleveland to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Despite the game going over the number in Game 1, both teams combined to shoot only 39.7% from the field. However, there were a plethora of three-point attempts in the contest with Atlanta going 13-for-38 from long distance, and the Wizards 9-for-25. The pace of the game was extremely fast. Washington had 91 field goal attempts in Game 1, and Atlanta had 98. You would be hard pressed to find numbers like that in a game that even went overtime. Finally, there wasn’t a ton of free throws, but the teams combined to go a stellar 30-for-36 (83.3%) from the charity stripe.

The Washington Wizards have gone over the total in the last four, and seven of their previous eight games. The Wizards have converted on a sizzling 42.6% of their three-point attempts in their five playoff games. Washington is averaging 27 free throw attempts per game during the playoffs, and that’s considerably higher than their season average of 22.

The Atlanta Hawks are averaging an extremely high 32 three-point attempts per game during these playoffs, and that’s exceedingly more than their season average of 27.Atlanta is converting on an outstanding 38% of their three-point attempts at home this season.

The Washington Wizards have scored 104-points or more in each of their previous four games, and average 99.1 points per game scored this season. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing an average of 97.1 points per game.

Any team (Washington) that’s playing in the second half of the season with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, and they average 98 or more points scored per game, versus an opponent which allows an average of 92 to 98 points per game, resulted in that team going 63-27 (70.7%) over the total since 1996. Play on Washington and Atlanta to go over the total for a 5* selection.

These teams saw all four of their regular season meetings stay under the total. The average combined points scored in those contest was 201.3 per game.

·       The Houston Rockets went under the total of 221.5 by a large margin of 24.5 points in their 103-94 series clinching win over the Dallas Mavericks in their previous game.

·       The Rockets have a cumulative winning percentage in the playoffs and regular season of .690.

·       The Los Angeles Clippers have a cumulative winning percentage of .674.

·       The total in this contest is 212.0.

Any team with a total of 210.0 or more that went under the total by 24.0 or more in their previous game, and they have a winning percentage of .600 to .750, versus an opponent with a winning record, resulted in that team going 28-7 (80%) under the total since 1996. As a matter of fact, 68.6% of those 35-games went 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 general public has overwhelming wagered on the under in this contest, and did so early in the process to boot. Granted, both of these teams are very good defensively, and the total has been set accordingly. It's never as easy as it seems, and this is one of those cases.

Any team (Milwaukee) with a total of 180.0 to 189.5, coming off a divisional road win, and they’re playing just their second game in the last five days, has seen 93 of those 138-games (67.4%) go over the total since 1996. As a matter of fact, 51.8% of those 138-games went over the total by 7.0 points or more. The average total in those contests was 185.0, and the average combined points scored were 192.1. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

The Memphis Grizzlies have gone under the total in the last 8, and 22 of their previous 23-games at home.  Each of the first two games of this series played in Memphis went under the number, Portland was held to 84.0 points per contest, and shot a miserable 36% from the floor. The Trailblazers have seen six of their last 8-games on the road go under the total. Both of these clubs have protected the ball very well in this series, which has really limited a good portion of easy transition baskets. The Grizzlies have averaged a miniscule 7 turnover per game in this series, and Portland has turned it over just 10.7 time per outing. Dating back to the regular season, these teams have seen five of their previous six meetings stay under the total.

These two teams soared over the total of 189.5 in the Grizzlies 115-109 win in Game 3. That broke a string of four consecutive games that went under the total between these teams this season. Those four games had a combined average of just 184.5 points per contest scored. Putting the unusual high score from Game 3 into perspective, the teams combined to go an unbelievable 65-for-74 (87.8%) from the free throw line. As of today, both teams are averaging a combined 42 free throw attempts per game, and there total attempts in Game 3 nearly doubled that number. The teams also combined to convert of 15-for-36 (41.7%) of their three-point attempts. Their season averages combined only show them converting on 35.7% from three-point range.

It's highly improbable that we'll see anything near that kind of shooting performances tonight based on overall season averages, and I wouldn't be shocked at all to see both teams score less than 90. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

The Atlanta Hawks have allowed 92-points or less in each of their previous four games. However, they also shot less than 40% from the floor in three of those four contests. Atlanta has gone under the total in nine of ten games on the road during the last two seasons following a straight up favorite loss.

The Brooklyn Nets have seen each of their previous seven games stay under the total. The average combined score in those contests was 186.6 points per game. The Nets have scored just 92-points or less in five of their last six games.

Any Game 4 of a first round playoff series with a total of 190.0 to 199.5, has seen 46 of those 60-games (76.7%) go under the total since 1996. Those 60-games averaged a combined 185.2 points scored per contest. There were 60.7% of those games that went under the number by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

If not for overtime in Game 2, both games of this playoff series would've stayed under the total. The Clippers have seen six of their previous eight games overall stay under the number. The Spurs have been notorious during the past decade of clamping down defensively at playoff time, and I look for that to be the case on their home floor this evening. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

Both of these teams have spent the last few weeks playing on the high side of the total. Dallas has gone over the total in their last seven and nine of their previous ten. Houston has seen six of their last seven go over the total. Both of these teams are deadly perimeter shooting teams, and are coming off a highly entertaining series opener won by Houston 118-108. Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

The teams combined to go 21-for-53 (39.6%) from beyond the three-point line, and 44-for-55 (80%) from the free throw line in the opening game of the series. One of these teams may duplicate that stellar shooting on Tuesday, but it's highly improbable that both will be able to replicate that performance.

The Boston Celtics are a cumulative +55.0 points ATS during their past five games. The Cleveland Cavaliers are a combined -62.5 points ATS in their previous ten games.

Any team (Boston) with a total of 200.0 to 209.5 that covered their last five games by a cumulative 42.0 points or more, versus an opponent who was -48.0 points or more combined ATS during their previous ten games, resulted in that team going under the total in 28 of those 36-games (77.8%) since 1996. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* selection.

These Central  Division rivals met four times during the regular season, all four of those contests went under the total, and there was a combined average of 176.7 points per game scored.

The Chicago Bulls enter the playoffs having won their last four in a row, and were a solid 10-4 in their final fourteen games of the regular season. They’ve also buckled down defensively by holding three of the last four, and nine of their previous seventeen opponents to less than 40% shooting from the field.

Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

The Clippers have seen each of their previous five contests go under the total, and there was a combined average of 196.2 points scored per game. Their play on the defensive play of the floor has been a huge part in those recent games playing on the low side of the number. The Clippers have allowed 91.8 points per game and held opponents to just 39.8% shooting from the field in those contests.

The Phoenix Suns have gone under the total in eleven straight games at home, and played on the low side of the number in sixteen of their previous nineteen overall. The Suns have been anemic offensively in their recent contests, averaging a horrible 85.2 points per game in their previous five outings. As a matter of fact, the Suns have scored less than 100-points in thirteen of their last fifteen games. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play selection.

The Los Angeles Lakers enter tonight having gone over the total in six of their last nine games. The Lakers have allowed 105-points or more in eight of those previous nine contests. They’ve also been able to score 100-points or more in each of the last four games. The Lakers have gone over the total in ten of fourteen this season versus division opponents, and those contests averaged a combined 215.1 points scored per game.

The Sacramento Kings have gone over the total in each of their previous five games, and there was a combined average of 213.8 points per game scored. The last two Kings games have produced 219 and 233 combined points being scored. Sacramento has gone over the total in eight of nine this season following two straight games in which there were 215 or more points scored. Those nine contests averaged a lofty 222.5 points scored per game. The Kings have scored 101-points or more in fifteen of their last twenty-one overall, and allowed 101 or more in seven consecutive contests.

Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

The Detroit Pistons have gone over the total in each of their previous nine games at home. Detroit has also gone over the total in their last five home games versus Charlotte. The Pistons have converted on a stellar 38.0% of their three-point attempts during their previous five games. That's good news for Detroit since they'll be facing a Charlotte team today that's allowed opponents to shoot 39.3% from beyond the three-point line in their last five outings. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 109.4 points per game, shooting 48.7% from the field, and converting on an excellent 40.4% of their three-point attempts during the past five contests. The Nets have gone over the total in five of their previous six games on the road. They've also scored 99-points or more in each of their previous nine games.

The Milwaukee Bucks have converted on a very good 38.1% of their three-point attempts this season. The Bucks have averaged 98.6 points per game and shot 47.3% from the field during their previous five outing. Milwaukee has seen all three games versus Brooklyn go over the total this season, and there was a combined average of 232.0 points per contest scored.

Any team (Nets) with a total of 200.0 or more, coming off winning eight or more of their previous ten games, and has a winning percentage of .400 to .490 for the season, has seen that team go over the total in 37 of those 47-games (78.7%) since 1996. The average combined points scored in those contests was 217.7, and 67.4% of those games went over the total by 7.0 points or more.

The Detroit Pistons have seen each of their last eight games at home go over the total. The Pistons are averaging a very respectable 100.8 points per game at home this season, and have also shot a robust 38.9% from beyond the three point line when facing an opponent from within their own division like they will be tonight.

The Indiana Pacers have gone over the total in 26 of 39-games (66.7%) on the road this season. The Pacers have also gone over the total in eleven of their previous sixteen games overall, and have scored 100-points or more in eight of the last ten contests. During their last five games, Indiana has converted on a sizzling hot 41.5% of their three-point attempts.

Play on this game to go over the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

These teams have met twice this season, both went under the total, and there was an average of 174.0 points combined scored per game. Miami has scored a paltry 89-points or less in six of their previous ten games. The Heat will be facing an opponent tonight that averages 100.7 points per game. Miami has gone under the total in 31 of 44-games (70.5%) of games this season when facing an opponent that averages 99-points or more per contest.

Chicago is coming off a 105-103 loss at Orlando last night. The last time the Bulls faced the Heat this season they lost 96-84 as a 7.5 point home favorite. The combination of those two results falls into a NBA totals system which has been extremely profitable.

Any team (Chicago) that's playing with same season revenge stemming from a home favorite of 7.0 or more straight up loss, and they're coming off a road loss by three points or less in their previous game, has seen that team go under the total in 32 of 39-games (82.1%) since 1996. As a matter of fact, 57.9% of those 39-games have gone under the total by 7.0 points or more. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

The San Antonio Spurs have gone under the total in the last two, and six of their previous seven games. The Spurs have allowed 93-points or less in each of their previous eight games. During the Spurs last five contests, they allowed opponents an average of just fourteen free throw attempts per game. San Antonio will likely be without one of their offensive catalysts tonight with Tony Parker (14.3 PPG/5.0 APG) listed as doubtful with an heel injury.

Houston has gone under the total in four of the last five, and seven of their previous ten games. The Rockets have shot a dismal 64.2% from the free throw line during the past five games. When facing an opponent with a winning percentage of .600 to .700 on the road this season, they've seen thirteen of those fifteen go under the total, and there was an average of just 187.8 points combined scored per game. The Rockets have seen four of their last five versus the Spurs go under the total. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

These teams have played twice already this season, each of those games went over the total, resulting from final scores of 110-107 and 113-101. Minnesota has seen four of it's previous five games go over the total, allowing an average 108.8 points per contest, and opponents shot a sizzling 51.0% from the field. The Timberwolves have averaged 27 free throw attempts per game in the last five contests, and converted on a stellar 81.6% of the time. Minnesota has also gone over the total in 22 of 34 games this season following a game that went under the number.

The Sacramento Kings have seen 19 of 25 games go over the total this season when they're installed as a favorite like they will be tonight. The Kings have gone over the total in 17 of their previous 25 games (68%), and are converting on 39% of their three-point attempts during the last five contests. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

The Toronto Raptors have gone over the total in each of the last five, and eight of their previous nine games on the road. The Brooklyn Nets have gone over the total in the last three, seven of the last 10, and nine of their previous thirteen games overall. Both teams enter tonight shooting terrific from the floor, and from beyond the three-point line in each of their previous five games.

Any home team (Nets) with a total of 200.0 or more that's won 8 or more of their last 10-games, and has a winning percentage of .400 to .490, has seen 24 of those 27-games go over the total since the starts of the 1996-1997 NBA campaign. Those 27-games average a combined 220.8 points scored per contest, and 71.4% of those 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.

The Phoenix Suns have gone under the total in the last four, and eleven of their previous twelve games. Those previous twelve games have averaged a combined 188.8 points scored per contest. The Suns have held eight of their previous eleven opponents to 98-points or less. Phoenix will be facing a Portland team that's converting on 36.2% of their three-point attempts this season. The Suns have seen fifteen of nineteen games this season stay under the total versus opponents that convert on 36% or better of their three-point attempts.

Although Portland has seen a slew of games go over the total recently, they've still gone under the total in 22 of 36-games at home this season. They'll be facing a Suns team tonight which has allowed an average of 103.5 points per game this season. Portland has gone under the total in 14 of 20-games this year when facing an opponent which allows 99.0 or more points per game. The Trailblazers have scored 92-points or less in three of their last five, and have allowed 97-points or less in three of its previous five. Portland has played Phoenix twice since February 5th, both of those games stay under the total, and there was an average of 176.5 combined points scored per contest. Play on this game to go under the total as a 10* Top Play selection.

The Orlando Magic has seen each of their last six games at home go over the total. Those contests have averaged 217.3 points combined score per game. The Magic is coming off a 119-100 loss to Denver in their previous game, and they've gone over the total in 11 of 13 at home this season after allowing 105-points or more. The Magic have allowed an average of 112.0 points per game and allowed opponents to shoot a robust 50.2% from the field over their previous five contests.

The Atlanta Hawks have gone over the total in each of their previous four games with an average of 217.3 points combined scored per outing. The Hawks are coming off a game versus San Antonio in which they were dominated on the boards by a wide 46-30 margin. The Hawks have gone over the total in all seven games this season following a game in which they were -15 or worse in the rebounding department, and those contests averaged 213.7 points per game. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

You may be very surprised to know, the Phoenix Suns have gone under the total in seven consecutive games, and there was a paltry average of 182.4 points scored per contest. The Houston Rockets have gone under the total in five of their previous sen games overall. The Rockets have also gone under the total in 16 of 23-games at home this season when the total is 200.0 or more with an average of just 196.2 combined points scored per contest. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.

The Portland Trail Blazers have seen each of their previous five games go over the total, and there was an average of 211.2 combined points scored per contest. Portland has shot a superb 49.5% from the field in those five games, and also allowed opponents to convert on a very high 48.1% of their attempts during that same time frame. Portland has gone over the total in 21 of 33-games on the road this season, and those contests averaged 205.3 points scored. The Memphis Grizzlies have gone over the total in each of their previous two games with an average of 206.5 combined per scored per contest. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

Detroit has seen their last three games at home all go over the total, and there was an average of 215.0 combined points scored in those contests. The Chicago Bulls have gone over the total in each of their previous seven games overall, and also in nine of the last ten. Play on this game to go over the total as a 5* selection.

The Jazz have gone under the total in ten of their last eleven games. The Jazz have also allowed 88-points or less in ten of the last eleven, and thirteen of their previous fifteen games. They've also scored 95-points or less in ten of the previous eleven. The Lakers 108-105 loss at Golden State in their previous contested ended a string of six consecutive games in which they scored 94-points or less. Look for that trend to reconvene tonight. Play on this game to go under the total as a 5* selection.