The set-up: Game 1 snuck "over" the number, but I expect Game 2 to be more of a defensive affair. Overall, the playoffs have been low-scoring compared to the regular season. The Bucks were the highest scoring team in the league during the regular season. But the Hawks have advanced to this point mainly because of their suprising defensive play. That defense wasn't at it's best in Game 1, but it came up big when it had to at the end of the game.

The pick: Milwaukee has seen the total go "under" in eight of its last 11 in trying to revenge a home loss against an opponent in which it allowed 115 or more points in as well. Atlanta comes out aggressive here, and so does Milwaukee. Expect that to translate into a defensive battle in Game 2.

This is a 10* TOTAL COACHES CORNER On the UNDER.