This is a 10* TOTAL SPECIAL on the UNDER Celtics/Warriors.

If you're watching this game, then you know the strengths and weaknesses of these teams. The cast of characters and story lines is well known even to the most casual NBA fan.

In what should be an exciting and competitive NBA Finals, we're expecting a very defensive affair in Game 1.

Boston is one of the top defensive teams in the league this year and three of its last four with Miami indeed went UNDER the number. The Celtics want to send an early tone that they're here to play a tough style of defense.

And this isn't the same Golden State team's of the past. It's much more rugged and defensive minded itself.

Finally, note that Golden State has seen the total go UNDER in seven of its last ten when playing with three or more days of rest between games.

This number is a little high, the play is the UNDER.

Good luck, NP