The Indiana Pacers had won six of seven before taking back-to-back losses to Toronto and Washington. They've been involved in several low-scoring games lately, and I think the bookmakers have set the total way too high for this contest.

The Pacers had seen nine straight games go under the total before losing 109-102 to Washington (with the total closing at 210). They'll take on a Lakers team which lost 92-91 against Miami its last time out and each of its last three games have gone under the total.

The Lakers won the last meeting 99-86 back in January (with the total closing at 214). Under is 16-9 when the Pacers are looking to avenge a loss vs. an opponent this season. I expect the Pacers to come through and not only win, but also cover the spread in a low-scoring contest.

Note that Pacers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 Monday games while the Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last five Monday games.

My selection is an 8* play on Indiana Pacers.