The set-up: These two red hot Western Conference heavy weights collide and I believe that points will be at a premium. The Clippers have won five straight and the Mavericks have won five straight. LA has plenty of offensive weaponry, including Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The Mavericks have plenty of offense talent as well, centered around star Luka Doncic. I think though that LA will look to control this game while on offense and to not turn it into a wide open shootout. I expect the visitors to contest everything with full court pressure.

The pick: Note as well that LA has failed to score 100+ points in two of its last three road games. Also note that Dallas managed to keep the opponents to 110 or fewer points in each of its previous six games at home. I expect a competitive, but lower-scoring affair in this one.

10* TOTAL OF THE YEAR on the UNDER Clippers/Mavericks.