The set-up: Orlando is out to atone for a 112-87 loss in Denver on Friday. A date against the improving Lakers is not what the doctor ordered to get back on track though, as LA enters off an impressive performance, beating Utah 90-83 on Friday night. Note as well that the Lakers play with revenge here after falling in Orlando 130-117 on November. 17th. From a situational stand point, I definitely think this sets up as more of a higher-scoring shootout.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Orlando has seen the total go "over" the number in seven of its last ten non-conference road games in which it was held to 88 points or less in its previous outing, while LA has seen the total go "over" the number in 11 of its last 17 after holding its previous opponent to under 85 points. This number is low, play the "over."