The set-up: Two teams in dire need of a victory collide here and when it's all said and done, I look for this total to sail over the posted number. The Bulls have lost three straight and there's no question that they'll be pushing the pace from start to finish. The BUlls average 106.1 PPG and the Kings allow 107.6.

The pick: The Kings went to OT with the Nuggets in their last game and ended up winning. The total in that contest still stayed under the number though. But I think that the home side builds off that win and comes out firing here as well. Note that the Kings average 104.2 PPG and the Bulls allow 110.3. Finally note that Chicago has seen the total go over in four of its last five following a SU road loss, while Sac has seen the total soar over in five of six off a close home win by three points or less. This number is low.

10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the OVER Bulls/Kings.