The NBA season tipped off Tuesday with two games. Both went Under. I see this game going Under, too, as teams make the transition from preseason to regular-season intensity.

The Trail Blazers no longer have superstar marksman Damian Lillard. Their front line has gotten better defensively with the additions of Deandre Ayton and defensive ace Robert Williams III. Their backcourt also should be improved defensively with Malcolm Brogdon coming on board.

The Clippers have a healthy Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, at least for now. They are superstars - on both ends of the court because they also are excellent defenders. Bricklayer Russell Westbrook also is in the starting lineup along with center Ivica Zubac, who has the shooting range of about two feet, and streak shooter Terance Mann.

So I find this total to be too high.