It's always a good sign to me when the syndicate bettors bet games the wrong way to set up the market. Last night, the total was 243.5, but it was 241 this morning. I bet the Over last night and again this morning. The total is now up to 244. The pace of the games has been slightly higher in the bubble. We have two of the fastest teams in the NBA, with the Bucks No. 1 in pace and the Rockets third. We also have a weak defensive unit in Houston. Both teams get over 120 points in this one.

Full disclosure, I am riding the Rockets. I told you all, they are playing their style of play and they don’t care about the opponent. James Harden is the league's unstoppable offensive player. He treats the NBA like a real-life video game. This is a letdown game for the Bucks.

With their league-best defense, the Bucks aren't going to let Houston score at will. Especially after Houston's starters all played at least 40 minutes Friday night. Lay it.