This is a 10* TOTAL BEST OF BEST on the OVER Lakers/Kings.

Two teams that are familiar with each other play for the first time this season and I'm expecting some offensive fireworks.

The Lakers are 1-1, and they've so far seen each of their first two games go UNDER the number. They're coming off the quality 100-95 victory over Phoenix, after falling 119-107 at Denver on Opening Night.

The Kings are 1-1 after beating Utah 130-114, and then falling flat in a 122-114 revenge scenario at home vs. Golden State last time out.

So far the early numbers would point more to a lower-scoring game, but why then the higher total here set by the oddsmakers?!

Clearly, let's not read too much into any early results. Look for this higher-paced affair to eclipse the posted numbers sooner, rather than later.

This number is low, the play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP