The set-up: Here are two teams heading to the playoffs. Neither will have to worry about seeing either other though, as they play in different conferences. And that's important here, as I expect each side to get caught looking ahead. After this the Knicks have two straight in LA, facing the Clippers first, before the defending Champs. They then have three straight at home to finish things off. The Suns were just 1-2 on their three-game trip, but after allowing 135 points in a loss to the Hawks in their latest, cleraly they'll be doubling down on the defensive end tonight to atone. Situationally it sets up perfectly as a lower-scoring game.

The pick: Also note that the Knicks have seen the total go "under" five of their last six after a SU/ATS loss of ten or more points (lost 113-97 at Denver), while the Suns have seen the total go "under" in eight of their last 11 after a SU/ATS loss in which they allowed 130 or more points in. Considering all of the above information, everything points to this total as being too high.

This is a 10* TOTAL PLAY-BOOK on the UNDER Knicks/Suns.