The set-up: The first two games of this series have fallen "under" the number, but I look for the shift in venue to lead to a more high-scoring contest in Game 3. Yes, the Lakers are one of the best defensive clubs in the league, but note that Phoenix has seen the total go "over" in eight of its last 11 in trying to revenge a loss against an opponent in which it was held to 105 or less points in.

The pick: The Suns improved dramatically on the defensive end this year, but the Lakers can now smell the blood in the water after their Game 2 wind and I look for them to kick it up a notch on the offensive end now. Note as well that the Suns have seen the total go "over" the number in seven of their last eight following an ATS loss. This number is low.

This is a 10* TOTAL BLOCKBUSTER on the OVER Suns/Lakers.