The set-up: Two non-conference, but hungry teams collide on Sunday night and in my opinion, this one sets up as more of a defensive affair than a wide open shootout. The Raptors will be looking to bounce back after a 121-119 loss to Houston on Friday, while Dallas comes in off a 106-101 home win over the Pistons on Friday. Toronto will be especially focused here after back-to-back losses. The Raptors average 113.9 PPG and they allow 108.5. Dallas won't be rolling over though as the Mavs enter having won two straight. The Mavs average 109.4 PPG, while allowing 109.3.

The pick: Take it for what you will though, but note that Toronto has seen the total go "under" the number in 15 of its last 22 when the total in the game is greater than or equal to 220, while Dallas has seen the total go "under" in eight of 12 already this season in trying to revenge a same season loss vs. an opponent (Toronto won 116-107 at home on Oct. 26th.) This number is high, play the "under."

10* play