The set-up: These two teams may not play in the same conference, but each will be hungry for a victory here. Houston started off the season poorly, but it's since shown signs of its former glory, with Chris Paul and James Harden playing much better. Harden leads Houston with 31.5 PPG, while Paul adds 15.8 points, 8.2 assists and 2.7 steals per game.) Miami enters with a ton of momentum as well after going 4-2 on its most recent road trip. Hassan Whiteside has played much better this season, averaging 13.4 points, 13.3 boards and 2.88 blocks per game.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Houston has seen the total go "over" the number in six of its last nine vs. teams with losing records, while Miami has seen the total go "over" in five of its last seven against teams with winning records. This number is low, play the "over."

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