The set-up: The Lakers won 127-115 here in OT two nights ago as an underdog. Suffice it to say, I expect a much tighter, and ultimately lower-scoring contest here. The Lakers are expecting AD back shortly, but they're still without LBJ and others. LA only averages 110.1 PPG, but it's one of the best defensive clubs in the league. Utah has turned into a scoring team, as it averages 117 PPG this season, which ranks third.

The pick: The Jazz though have seen the total go "under" the number in eight of their last 11 in trying to revenge a road loss vs. an opponent in which they allowed 125 or more points in. With a night off before four straight on the road, I think the home side comes out flat here in anticipation. This number is high, the play is the "under."

This is a 10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the UNDER Jazz/Lakers.