The defending champions are up 3-1 in their second round series versus Portland. Golden State can close out he series in Game 5, and the Warriors are a big favorite. The public money is all over the Warriors here, but I believe the best bet is on the total. We've seen plenty of scoring so far in this series, and I expect a high scoring first half tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Blazers scored 120 points on 46.5 percent shooting in Game 3, and they were red hot from three-point range. Portland made 17 three-pointers, hitting 56.7 percent from beyond the arc. Damian Lillard scored a whopping 40 points on 14-of-27 shooting. They scored 125 points in Game 4, but it wasn't enough, losing by seven points in overtime.

2. Home Cookin' - These teams have gone over in nine of the last 10 meetings, and four of the last five at Oracle Arena.

3, X-Factor - The MVP Steph Curry returned to action in Game 4, and he scored 40 points on 16-of-32 shooting.

Selection: This is a10* play on the Warriors@Blazers to go OVER the total (1st Half)