This is a 10* TOP DISCORD NBA FRIDAY TOTAL on the OVER Mavs/Knicks.

Two non-conference opponents here. That can lead to some higher-scoring games, as defense becomes secondary, as the intensity level is a little less with non-conference opponents.

These are two teams hungry for a victory here though and in the midst of the playoff hunt, and in our opinion, everything points to a wide-open "shootout."

Dallas has some ground to make up at 25-21, but it enters in top form after two straight wins.

The Knicks are suddenly on a two-game losing streak after a poor 102-101 setback to the Wolves.

We like wagering on motivated teams when playing totals, and in this case as we've outlined, everything points to these teams pushing the pace, rather than clamping down and trying to suffocate each other to death.

Finally note that New York has seen the total go OVER the number in eight of its last 11 after a SU/ATS home loss in which it scored 105 points or less in.

This number is a little low, the play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP