5 of 7 NBA games went under the betting total on Sunday, and the low scoring trend looks to continue into tonight's 11-game slate. 8 of the 11 games have a total of 115 or less, and Boston's visit to Cleveland can't even break the 200 O/U.

Of course, these numbers could all be off and half these games could end 126-124. Let's hope we're on the right side of those and not on games like the Cavs 91-89 win over the Celtics on Saturday.

Tonight's Key NBA Matchups

Celtics (-2.5) @ Cavaliers O/U 199.5 7:00 PM ET

This could be a nice contrarian target because the 199.5 betting total is the lowest in the NBA since January of last year when the Knicks and Cleveland closed at 195 (106-103 Cavs win).

Pelicans @ Wizards (-4.5), O/U 207.5 7:00 PM ET

Two top 10 teams in pace last season have slowed the tempo down to #12 and #23 early this season. Brandon Ingram had 19 points in 29 minutes Saturday in his return to the lineup (29fp) and Spencer Dinwiddie went for 49fp for the Wizards in their first game without Bradley Beal (personal).

Nuggets at Mavericks (-5), O/U 209 8:00 PM ET

The Mavs have won 4 of their last 5, a major reason why they are significant 5 point favorites against Denver tonight - but the Nuggets have won five straight. This should be a close game, even though Denver dominated in a 106-75 win at the end of October.

Rockets @ Grizzlies (-11) , O/U 219 8:00 PM ET

Could Houston be in line for their 2nd win of the season - or at least a rare close game? The Rockets have dropped 11 straight, but Memphis has lost 4 of their last 5 and have one of the worst defenses in the NBA over the first few weeks, ranking 2nd worst in efficiency and points/game (114.4).

Suns (-3.5) @ Timberwolves, O/U 222.5 8:00 PM ET

Phoenix could either lay an egg tonight or find themselves in a 123-121 shootout but either way the point spread alone makes it look like Minnesota is the play here. Phoenix is on an 8 game win streak and playing a team that has lost five straight at home yet are just -3.5 favorites?

Heat (-9) @ Thunder, O/U 207.5 8:00 PM ET

The Heat definitely look like they are in a blowout win position tonight but at the same time, Jimmy Butler (ankle) is in danger of missing a 3rd straight game while Bam Adebayo (knee) is also on the injury report but is probable to play.

Bulls (-1.5) @ Lakers, O/U 216.5 10:30 PM ET

Both teams are on the back to back, but the betting line is moving towards Chicago's way as they are favored after their 100-90 win over the Clippers last night. L.A. soundly beat the Spurs 114-106 on Sunday, but oddsmakers think that defense is too much of a liability.

Tonight's Point Guard / Shooting Guard Notables

Dillon Brooks DK $6.5k | FD $5.8k vs. Houston

• Playing just his 3rd game of the season tonight (39, 29fp so far)

• Has taken 17 and 18 shots in his two games

• Rockets have allowed 35+ fp to five straight SGs

Gary Trent, Jr. DK $5.8k | FD $7k @Portland

• Still good DK pricing following perfect lineup in 4 of the last 7

• First-ever game against old team Portland

• Fred VanVleet (groin) likely out, Trent has 16+ shots last two even with FVV playing

Alex Caruso DK $4k | FD $4.4k @Lakers

• Back at Staples Center where he became a fan favorite last 4 seasons

• Hit 8X in starting lineup for 1st time last night against Clippers

• Lakers run the fastest pace in NBA, also on the back to back

Bones Hyland DK $3.4k | FD $4.5k @Dallas

• Has hit perfect lineup in two straight with all Nuggets injuries

• Will Barton likely out for Denver

• Nuggets on 2nd game of back to back, but played just 23 minutes yesterday

• Microscopic ownership as Dallas is #1 defensively vs. PGs (as is PG Monte Morris $4.4k)

RJ Hampton DK $3.2k | FD $3.9k at Atlanta

• In play if Jalen Suggs (ankle) sits or is has limited minutes

• +7.02% usage, +10.86 fp when Suggs is off the floor

• Atlanta playing 2nd leg of the back to back tonight

• Hampton had 38fp vs. Hawks last season

Tonight's SF / PF Notables

Brandon Ingram DK $8.5| FD $8.1k at Washington

• Low ownership following 29fp and only $300 price drop

• Wizards have #4 defense but are also down three front court players as well as Beal

• Washington allowing 32+ fp to five straight PFs (30th)

• Ingram had 53 and 59 fp in two games vs. Wizards last season (33/6.5/6.5)

Norman Powell DK $5.4k | FD $5.8k vs. Toronto

• 1st time ever playing his old team, where he spent last 7 seasons

• Damian Lillard (abdominal) usage looks available again tonight

• Had hit four perfect lineups before 17 and 14 fp last two

Duncan Robinson DK $4.7k | FD $5.5k @OKC

• Has hit 6X DK price in three straight games

• 16, 13, and 14 shots last three

• Likely no Jimmy Butler again (+10.18 fp)

• Thunder on 0 days rest

Talen Horton-Tucker DK $3k | FD $4.4k vs. Chicago

• Hit the perfect lineup in his first game of the season last night with 17 points and 4 rebounds (27fp).

• He Will almost certainly play on the back to back, his injury was to his thumb and Frank Vogel wants to get him in game shape ASAP

• Bulls are also on back to back

Tonight's Center Position Notables

Robert Williams DK $6.5k | FD $6.5k @Cleveland

• On a nice stretch with 35fp floor in three straight

• Minutes are up, 33, 41, and 34 last three

• Grabbed 16 rebounds en route to 46fp night against Cavs on Saturday

• Cleveland allows most FGM in restricted area to opposing C's

Khem Birch DK $3k | FD $4.1k @ Portland

• Minute's upside is there with Precious Achiuwa (shoulder) and Chris Boucher (back) both on the injury report for Toronto

• Raptors may want to preserve Pascal Siakam's minutes too as they begin a 6-game road trip

• Trail Blazers on leg two of back to back tonight

• Birch had 15 rebounds and 52fp last meeting with Trail Blazers

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