The set-up: Neither team has been playing to many high-scoring affairs of late, but I expect that trend to get broken here, as I look for these two hungry teams to push the pace and eclipse the posted number as the game comes down the stretch. This line came out late, because each team is dealing with several injury issues. Regardless of who is on the court, I expect a wide-open affair.

The pick: Both teams are right in the middle of the pack on both the offensive and defensive ends. This play of course isn't based on what these team's seasonal numbers add up to, instead it's based primarily upon the situation and some strong trends. Off the poor 103-83 loss to Orlando two nights agao, I look for Cleveland to play with much more intensity tonight, especially considering it has another tough road game at Memphis up next, followed by a game at Milwaukee two nights after that. Orlando has played to three straight unders, but with a tough two-game road trip on the West-coast, starting in Houston, this home contest takes on added importance for Orlando as well. All signs point to this one total flying over the number sooner, rather than later.

This is a 10* EAST-COAST TOTAL OF THE MONTH on the OVER Cavs/Magic.