The set-up: The fact that the Warriors are in the Western Conference Finals doesn't come as a shock obviously, but not many would have predicted that the Blazers would have advanced to this point. Portland has been getting exceptional play from the duo of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. The Warriors played Game 6 in Houston without All Star Kevin Durant and they'll have to open the WCF without the dynamic forward in the line-up as well. Golden State used its "shooting line-up" in the Game 6 win, with the offense revolving through Steph Curry and Klay Thompson and Steve Kerr will now be forced to use the same game-plan here as well. From a situational stand point, this one definitely sets up as a "shootout" in my opinion.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well but Portland has seen the total go over in seven of ten this year off an upset win as a road dog, while GS has seen the total go over in all three games it's played in this season when playing with three or more days rest. This number is a tad low.

Golden State Warriors/Portland Trail Blazers OVER

10* play