The set-up: Utah's won four of its last five. The Hawks come in off a humbling blowout loss to the Knicks, and I believe they'll be doubling down on the defensive end after allowing 143 points to New York. Utah's success the last few years has come because of its strong defensive play and that's been the case again during its win recent win skein. From a situational stand point, this one definitely sets up as more of a defensive affair, than a run and gun shootout.

The pick: Additionally note that Utah has seen the total go under the number in eight of its last ten on the road, while ATL has seen the total dip below the posted number in seven of its last ten as a home dog. For all the reasons listed above, play on the under.

10* TOTAL BEST OF THE BEST on the UNDER Jazz/Hawks.