This is a 10* TOTAL BK on the OVER Grizz/Knicks.

Despite who is on the court playing, this one does indeed set up well from a "situational" stand point to be a much higher-scoring affair than what the oddsmakers are trying to lead us to believe.

Memphis is 18-32 overall, but a much more respectable 13-14 on the road. The Grizzlies come in off five straight SU losses. Note that Memphis has seen the total go OVER the number in seven of its last ten after five or more straight losses in a row. That includes a 131-91 setback at Boston last time out. The Grizzlies have also seen the total eclipse the posted number in eight of their last 12 after a SU/ATS road loss in which they were held to 95 or fewer points in.

The Knicks just had their nine-game win streak come to an end in a 113-105 loss here at home to the Lakers. Note though that New York has seen the total go OVER the number in eight of its last 11 after a SU/ATS home loss as a favorite.

With each team pushing the pace like I expect, all signs point to this total flying OVER the number sooner, rather than later.

Good luck, NP