The set-up: Two hungry Western Conference opponents collide on Monday night and in my opinion, points will be plentiful. Neither team can be happy with its record (Rockets 11-11, Wolves 11-12). The Rockets average 112.2 PPG and they allow 111.8. The Wolves average 107.9 PPG, while allowing 108.9.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Houston has seen the total go over the number in four of five already this year in a road contest when the total is greater than or equal to 220, while Minnesota has seen the total go over 13 of its last 21 home games when the total is greater than or equal to 220. This number is low, play the "over."

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