This is a 10* TOP TOTAL on the OVER Suns/Mavericks.

After playing to three straight UNDERS, we're expecting a more wide-open affair here in Game 6. The Mavericks have their backs against the wall.

Dallas has a Top 5 defense, but in this elimination scenario, it's going to have to be the aggressor. The Mavericks will have to push the pace and not get relaxed with any size of lead.

And for the Suns, they'll look to push the pace in transition here and stretch this Dallas defense with plenty of outside shooting as they try to end this series here and now.

Situationally speaking, this one sets up well for more of a "shootout" than defensive affair in my opinion.

Also note though that Dallas has seen the total go OVER the number in seven of its last nine in trying to revenge a road loss against an opponent in which it was held to 90 or fewer points in.

This one has "SHOOTOUT" written all over it.

The play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP