This is a 10* on UNDER

Houston pulled the upset in Game 1, winning 112-97 as a 6.5-point dog. It was the Lakers’ second straight Game 1 loss as in the 1st round, they lost 100-93 to Portland. Of course, they came back and won that series by rather easily taking the next four games. So LA definitely can’t be counted out. However, they are just 3-10-1 ATS in the bubble, meaning they’re tough to trust laying points. We’re playing the total in Game 2, which we believe is too high. The Rockets 34-17 Under L51 as underdogs and 18-6 Under L24 when coming off an upset win. A big surprise in their playoff run has been the defense, which has allowed more than 108 in regulation just one time. Over the last four contests, they’re giving up just over 95 points/game and the Under is 4-0. Houston hasn’t scored more than 114 since Game 1 of the Thunder series. The Lakers allowed just 88 points against Portland in Game 2 of their last series (last time off a loss). The Under is 4-1 the last five Rockets-Lakers matchups including 2 for 2 inside the bubble. Play on UNDER

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