This is a 10* EAST-CONF TOW on the UNDER Pacers/Nets.

A great situational play here. Both sides have been involved in several higher-scoring games of late, but I'm predicting a much tighter battle on Monday, one that will fall well UNDER the number once it's all said and done.

Indiana is 18-18 after back-to-back victories. The Pacers have now seen the total go OVER in six straight, and that's a big reason why the public is quick to back another high-scoring affair. But with the majority going one way, I'll be going the other on this one.

Brooklyn is just 13-22 after losing four of its last five, most recently a 123-94 setback to Philadelphia. I have a hard time seeing the inconsistent Nets reaching 100 in this contest either.

Brooklyn won 99-90 at home back in early December, and everything points to a similar final combined score here as well in my opinion.

The play is the UNDER.

Good luck, NP