The set-up: Despite who is or isn't on the court playing tonight, I think this sets up well from a situational stand point to fly well over this posted number. Dallas has seen the total go "under" in three straight, but after its lacklustre 111-97 setback on the road to the 76ers, I expect the visiting side to play at a much higher-pace this evening. Note that the Mavericks have seen the total go "over" in eight of their last 11 after playing to three or more straight "unders" in a row.

The pick: Brooklyn is rolling along now, having won eight straight against the spread. The Nets are at their best when their in transition and shooting the three ball, as that stretches their opponents defense most nights. While the Nets are off a lower-scoring 129-92 win over the lowly Magic, all signs point to this non-conference matchup going "over" the number sooner, rather than later. This number is a little low in my opinion.

This is a 10* TOTAL ELITE OF THE ELITE on the OVER Mavs/Nets.