The set-up: Washington comes to town looking to bounce back off a 119-112 home loss to Indiana, while Brooklyn comes in off an impressive 101-85 home win over the Spurs. I think the home side can carry that defensive momentum over here. The Wizards are out to atone for a shoddy defensive performance, so from a situational stand point, I think this one absolutely sets up as a lower-scoring defensive battle.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well though, but Washington has seen the total go "under" the number in three of four already this year when playing with three or more days rest, while Brooklyn has seen the total go "under" in nine of its last 12 when the total in the contest is greater than or equal to 230. Play the "under."

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