The set-up: This has been an interesting series so far. Atlanta is an interesting "X Factor" that's come out of no where to be extremely competitive. Atlanta won Game 1 after jumping out to an early lead and then maintaining that pace throughout. I expect a similar game-plan here, as Philly will try to do everything it can to contol the pace and run its offense through its big man Joel Embiid.

The pick: However, the shift in venue favors a faster-pace in Game 3, one which I absolutely believe will be dictated by the home side. One last thing from a trend based stand-point, note that ATL has seen the total go "over" the number in eight of its last 11 in trying to avenge a ten points or greater road loss to an opponent. This number is a little low.

This is a 10* TOTAL PLAY-BOOK on the OVER 76ers/Hawks.