The set up: I had a play on the "over" in Game 1. We'd need a little luck to cash that ticket, as a bone head play by JR Smith of the Cavs near the end of regulation would then cause the game to head to an extra period, indeed pushing the total over the number once and for all. These teams had 112 points at half time, but they'd slow down in the second half and combine for 102. LeBron James had 51 points, eight boards and eight assists for the Cavaliers, while Stephen Curry had 29 points, six boards and nine assists for the Warriors.

The break-down: It's essentially "do or die" for the Cavaliers almost at this point, as a 2-0 hole to this sharp-shooting Warriors team will likely be just too much for "The King" to overcome. Cleveland won't be going down without a fight obviously. Note that after hitting only 43.1 percent from the floor in the Indiana series, the Cavs are now shooting 46 percent entering Game 2 of the Finals. Note that Kevin Love was also a bright spot for Cleveland in Game 1 with 21 points and 13 boards.

The Warriors could care less about any mental issues the Cavaliers are going through right now and they'll be doing everything they can to kick Cleveland while its down. Golden State comes into Game 2 shooting 47.4 percent from the floor in the playoffs. Note that the Warriors hit 19 of 20 from the line in Game 1, while committing just eight turnovers. Klay Thompson was a stand out as well in the victory with 24 points, while Draymond Green added 13 points, 11 boards, nine assists, five steals and two blocks.

The pick: I predict very little defense being played today by Cleveland as it'll be forced to match pace with a Warriors offense that can "smell the blood in the water." Take it for what you will as well, but Cleveland has seen the total go over the number in 17 of 25 already this season after allowing 115 points or more. This number is a little low, play the over.