This is a 10* WEST-CONF NON-DIV TOM on the OVER Wolves/Warriors.

This one sets up great to be a higher-scoring "shootout" rather than a lower-scoring defensive battle in my opinion for a couple of different great "situational" reasons in my opinion.

These teams just played each other and the Warriors lost here 107-90 on Friday night. Note that Golden State has seen the total go OVER the number in eight of its last 11 in trying to avenge a home loss vs. an opponent.

That was also the Warriors' fifth straight "under," and note that looking back finds Golden State having seen the total go OVER the number in four of its last five after playing to five or more straight UNDERS in a row.

Minnesota has won four straight, and it's seen the total go UNDER in four straight.

And that explains why the public is once again quick to back another low-scoring defensive battle.

But with the home side desperate and pushing the pace like I suspect it will, everything does indeed point to this total flying OVER the number sooner, rather than later.

Good luck, NP