The set-up: The Lakers have won of the best defenses in the league this year, but they fell 139-107 in Boston back in earl January. Boston comes to town having won nine of its last ten. These two red hot non-conference rivals collide and I believe that points are going to be at a premium. Boston averages 113.3 PPG and it allows 106.3, while LA averages 113.6 PPG, while allowing only 106.2. Both teams are decent offensively, but it's on the defensive end where each shines. After the first game went "over," I believe that the rematch is pointing towards a lower-scoring defensive affair.

The pick: Note as well that Boston has seen the total go under the number in nine of its last 13 as a road underdog, while LA has seen the total dip below the posted number in eight of 12 in trying to revenge a road loss vs. an opponent. This is going to be a "chess match," not a "shootout."

10* TOP TOTAL on the UNDER Celtics/Lakers.