New York Knicks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

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Expect a high-energy game where rebounds will create plenty of second-chance opportunities, fueling the scoring. The Knicks' 45.1 rebounds per game combined with the Thunder's 42.0 means the ball will be bouncing around the glass more than a toddler on a sugar rush. That alone sets the stage for an above-average total.

Add in the Knicks hitting 40.0% from beyond the arc and the Thunder at a respectable 36.6%, and you have a recipe for a scoring feast. Both teams can light it up from distance, which should push the total well past the 216.5 mark if defenses don’t suddenly develop a sense of humor.

The only wrinkle is that 216.5 is a somewhat ambitious number, so if either team suddenly decides to channel their inner defensive maestro, this could stall. But then again, if they do, it might be time to reevaluate their life choices.