I'm on the over 223.5 of this Lakers @ Hornets matchup for these reasons:

- Hornets are 4-1 to the over in the last 5 home games straight.

- Anthony Davis is the best defensive player on thr court and he may not even be active. Even if he is, he will not be 100% and that lowers the interior defense which helps Zion and Valenciunas.

- Lakers are 4-1 to the over in the last 5 straight away games.

- Lakers are the 23rd defensively this season.

- Pelicans are 4th in 3pt percentage, and Lakers are 25th in 3pt % defense.

- Pelicans are 28th in 3pts allowed, Lakers have been better shooting from deep to end the season.

- This matchup is 4-1 to the over in the last 5 head to head meetings.

Official Play: Over 223.5

Side Bet: D'angelo Russell over 16.5 points.

Hail Mary: Pelicans Moneyline