Houston Rockets (29-28) at Utah Jazz (37-21)

When: 9:00 PM ET, Saturday, February 27, 2010
Where: EnergySolutions Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah

Line: O/U 203.5

This is the third meeting between these two teams this year. Both teams split the win earlier in this season. I think the total points in this game is pretty low or JUST right. In the past 5 games, Houston Rockets are averging 107ppg and also allowing 108ppg. At home, the Jazz are a powerhouse scoring machine reaching over the totals 18-13. Earlier this month, these two teams failed to push over the total of 201 by just 2 points, mainly due to both teams having 20+ turnovers . The totals for tonight's game started at 202.5 and has already jumped up a point. At home the Jazz are averaging 105.3 scoring, and holding teams to 97.3 points scored on defense. The Utah Jazz are ranked 7 on offense, averaging 101.9 points per game. The Jazz shooting percentages include 48.8 FG%, 74.0 FT%, and 34.5 three point % so far this season. The Houston Rockets are ranked 13 on offense, averaging 100.9 points per game. The Rockets shooting percentages include 44.2 FG%, 76.1 FT%, and 34.8 three point % so far this season.

Here's some trends that favor the OVER for tonight's game:

Over is 5-0 in Jazz last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Jazz last 6 vs. Western Conference. Over is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 games as a home favorite. Over is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 home games. Over is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 games following a S.U. loss. Over is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 7-2 in Jazz last 9 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5. Over is 9-3 in Jazz last 12 games as a favorite of 5.0-10.5. Over is 5-2 in Jazz last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 5-2 in Jazz last 7 games following a ATS loss. Pick: OVER 203.5