darrell,

Got our 3-star pick yesterday but dropped the other two as both home dogs in need of a win couldn't get it. One pick tonight.

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Game: Cleveland at Washington (8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: 3 stars on OVER 195.5

The last two games played here in Washington resulted in totals of 193 and 202. The 193 total came in game three when Washington lost on their home court. The 202 total in game four came as Washington was faced with a must-win situation after they had lost game three at home and had to come back in game four to win to even the series. We have another situation here where Washington has to win and consequently must put up points and be agressive to send this series to a 7th and deciding game back to Cleveland. Both stars went scoring-crazy last game as Arenas put up 44 points and LeBron bested him by one point and scored 45. Antawn Jamison added 32 points. In overtime, that last game totaled 241 points but it was WAY OVER before OT. The teams combined for 214 points in regulation! These teams, and more important their stars, are in scoring mode now. Much like last night's pick on the OVER in the Phoenix/Lakers game, this game qualifies for one of my playoff totals systems that involves home teams off a poor defensive effort. In this series, the teams are averaging 198.4 per game. The scoring is picking up. This game goes OVER.