This is a 10* NON-CONFERENCE TOW on the OVER Rockets/Heat.

These two teams have been playing to several lower-scoring games of late, but I'm anticipating a much more wide-open and less intense defensive matchup here between these two non-conference opponents.

It's a great situational play. Houston is just 3-10 on the road, while Miami is 9-6 at home. The Rockets are playing well this year, better than almost everyone expected, as they've won three of their last four. That includes an upset 112-108 victory over Milwaukee as seven point dogs last time out. Note though that Houston has seen the total go OVER the number in seven of its last ten after playing to three or more straight UNDERS in a row.

Miami is moving in the opposite direction over the last two weeks, going just 2-3 in its last five. It's seen the total go UNDER in five straight now, but that's significant for us to take note of us as the Heat have in fact seen the total eclipse the posted number in eight of their last 11 after playing to five or more straight OVERS in a row.)

Look for this faster-paced affair to fly OVER the number sooner, rather than later.

Good luck, NP