The set-up: It's an elimination game for the Blazers. Denver can smell the Western Conference Finals now and I believe it'll look to push the pace and keep the pressure high from start to finish. Denver gook Game 5 on Tuesday night by a score of 124-98, as it now is having zero issues in exploiting the Blazers weak defensive play. It's do or die for Portland, which will be looking for a much better offensive performance at home after stumbling the last couple of games. From a situational stand point, there's no question that this one sets up as a "shootout" in my opinion.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Denver has seen the total go over in 13 of its last 19 as a road dog of six points or less, while Portland has seen the total eclipse the posted number in eight of 11 off a loss vs. a division rival. This number is low.

Portland Trail Blazers/Denver Nuggets OVER

10* play