Utah Jazz @ Memphis Grizzlies
Game# 555-556

The NBA odds at 5Dimes is showing a current total of 209.0 on this Jazz and Grizzlies contest.

The Jazz and Grizzlies have seen their last 9 meetings in Memphis stay under. Both clubs scored 97 points or fewer in all 9 contests.

Both these teams have played solid defense during each of their previous 5 games played. During that span, Utah has held their opponents to 42.4% shooting. Conversely, Memphis has allowed 101.0 points per game and the opposition shot an uninspiring 42.1%, and that also includes just 28.7% from 3-point territory. Furthermore, each team went 4-1 under during those 5-game stretches. That includes a Utah 96-88 win at Memphis on 11/12.
Pick: Under 209.0

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Miami Heat
Game# 557-558

The NBA odds at BetOnline has a total of 213.5 on this Eastern Conference game.

This will be the 4th game of the season between these teams. Cleveland has scored 94 points or fewer during each of the first 3 played in this head to head series.

The Cavaliers have shot an awful 39.4% throughout their previous 5 games. During that stretch, Cleveland averaged just 83 field goal attempts per outing, and by NBA standards that equates to a very slow pace.

Miami has been extremely stout defensively thru their last 3 games. During that period, they’ve allowed a mere 95.0 points per contest and limited the opposition to making only 37.9% its field goal attempts.

Cleveland is allowing 113.3 points per game this season. Miami is coming off a 91-84 win at Charlotte in their previous game. This sets up a highly profitable NBA betting angles which is illustrated below.

Any NBA road team with a total of 200.0 or greater (Cleveland) that’s allowing 103.0 or more points per game, versus an opponent (Miami) coming off a contest in which there was a cumulative 175 points or less being scored, resulted in those games going 47-26 (64.4%) under during the past 5 seasons.
Pick: Under 213.5

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Los Angeles Clippers
Game# 567-568

Bookmaker is displaying a total of 237.0 in this NBA Western Conference matchup.

The Clippers have witnessed each of their previous 5 home games going over. Those contests averaged a collective 238.6 points scored per outing.

Oklahoma City enjoys playing at a lightning quick tempo. The Thunder is averaging 94 field goal attempts and 31 three-point shots per game. Oklahoma City is coming off a 129-121 win at Portland last night. Teams facing the Clippers on the road while playing with no rest have gone 5-1 over this season.

I’m predicting a ton of points to be scored tonight in what should be a wildly entertaining game. One of my NBA totals picks on Friday will be indicative of that prognostication.
Pick: Over 237.0

Ross Benjamin is a top sports analyst and one of the sports industry's most respected handicappers. Follow him on Twitter: @RossBenjamin1 or visit his website at RBWins.com