10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK - +$15K NBA $URGE!
(NBA) New York vs. LA Lakers,
Total: 230.00 | -110.00 Under
Result: Win
This is a 10* TOW on the UNDER Knicks/Lakers.

Both teams have been involved in several high-scoring games of late, but the numbers and the trends point to more of a defensive affair here finally.

New York is now 14-11 after falling 144-122 here to the Clippers last time out. The Knicks have seen the total go OVER in eight straight, but that fact has only helped in driving today's total a few points higher than it normally would/should be in my opinion.

The Lakers beat the Pacers in the tournament game, but have since dropped two of three, including a 129-115 loss at San Antonio last time out. LA has seen the total go OVER in three straight, but note that the Lakers have seen the total go UNDER in eight of their last 12 after playing to three or more straight OVERS in a row.

Expect these two hungry teams to double down defensively and then look for this total to stay UNDER the number once it's all said and done.

Good luck, NP