The set-up: The Nets looked great for one quarter vs. the Magic in their Opener, but they then predictably stumbled and then end up losing 128-118, the total sailing well over the posted numer. The Wizards similarily looked strong at points in their opener vs. the Suns, but in the end they also fell behind and were unable to catch up, eventually succumbing 125-112, the total also eclipsing the posted number by a significant margin. Both teams entered the bubble with significant injury issues and that's again the case here. Instead of a high-scoring, back and forth shootout though, I believe this total will stay well under the number once it's all said and done.

The pick: The Wizards won all three regular season matchups between the clubs. Note that two of those three would have fallen well under this number as well. Despite these teams both playing to "overs" in their respective first games back, I believe their second will be much more of a sloppy, defensive affair.

10* EASTERN-CONFERENCE TOTAL OF THE YEAR on the UNDER Wizards/Nets.