Team Totals. It is a simple bet, one with historical data to leverage and an easy rooting interest to understand. Here, Cal TT will take you through the game of the day using wit, readily available information, and vibes. I cannot stress this enough. Data and vibes are the backbone of a team total pick.

We need a get-right game. So does this Knicks team that is hobbled and looked miserable as they got massacred during the mother's day matinee. Down thirty, Thibs seemingly punted on the game and due to injury struggled to even field a team to do that. The Pacers are heading back to the Garden tonight with a team total set at 107.5. Here is why I like them to go over that.

The Pacers are a team that is averaging 114.8 in the postseason. They play with one of the fastest paces in the NBA and waste little energy on defense, deferring it instead to their offense. They have only been two games this postseason where they did not eclipse that 107 number and zero games this series against a Knicks who are letting up a postseason average of 112 and 111 at home. As the playoffs continue, this is a Knicks team that looks more and more depleted. I like the Pacers to go into MSG and reach 108 by the midpoint of the 4th quarter.

The Pick: Indiana Pacers Team Total Over 107.5 (-120)
The Record: 5-2