The set-up: Both teams are 2-1 and looking to build. So far the Jazz have seen the total "under" the number in all three of their games, but I expect that trend to end here as they look to get out and match the pace of the home side. The Suns have been incredbily competitive to this point, as they're a perfect 3-0 ATS (I had Phoenix in its outright win over the Clippers on Saturday!) The Suns aren't settling for anything, instead they're pushing the pace and attacking teams aggressively.

The pick: Utah averages 100 PPG, and it allows 90. Phoenix averages 120 PPG and it concedes 108. If this were in Utah, I'd likely also being playing the "over." These are two young teams and I expect a wide open affair. Finally note that Utah has in fact seen the total go over the number in 16 of its last 26 as a road favorite of six points or less, while the Suns have seen the total eclipse the posted number in four of their last five vs. good defensive teams which allow 98 points or less per contest. Look for this one to fly over sooner, rather than later.

10* TOTAL OF THE MONTH on the OVER Jazz/Suns.