The set-up: Two of the best in the league go head to head here. There is no love loss between these teams. There's no lack of offensive talent either. If you are wagering on this game, then the story lines and cast of characters are well known (even to the most casual NBA fan, the Rockets and Warriors are obviously two of the most talked about teams in the league), so there's no need to break this one down on any player vs. player stand point.

The pick: Take it for what you will though, but the "over" is 10-4 in the Warriors last 14 games vs. the Western conference and in four of their last five following an ATS loss, while Houston has seen the total go "over" in both games it's played in this season in which it's been a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points. This number is low, play the "over."

8* play