The set-up: So far this total has gone "under" the number in all three games of this series, but I think that trend finally gets broken in Game 4. Mostly because I expect the Blazers to really get out and push the pace of this one. Portland is most effective when it shoots the three ball and stretches the Lakers' defense, which then in turn opens things up for Nurcic down low.

The pick: Additionally note that LA has seen the total eclipse the number in 11 of its last 17 after seeing the total go "under" in three straight games. With the Blazers looking to push the pace, I expect this total to fly over sooner, rather than later.

This is a 10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the OVER Lakers/Blazers.