The Atlanta Hawks visit the Big Easy to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. The Hawks have won 19 straight and own the best record in the NBA at this point. The Hawks will start a tough week here with a challenge in New Orleans. The Pelicans have won five of six coming in and have the guns to play with the Hawks on their home court.

Here are my keys to the game:

Home court advantage- The Pelicans will face stiff competition in this game but are in the right back drop with 16-6 record on home court this season. New Orleans is 14-7 ATS at home this year and will get the benefit of extra points on the line in this game.

and should make huge contributions.

New Orleans rest- The Pelicans haven't played since Friday night and have been at home on a stand that started back on the 25th of January. The Pelicans are 2-0 ATS after two straight home games.

X-Factor- Motivation is huge for New Orleans which is just clinging on to a playoff spot in the tough Western Conference. A game against the best team in the NBA will one it gets up for at home for sure.

Star player Anthony Davis- The Pelicans won without their superstar Davis in a hugely needed win on Friday over the LAC. The good news for the team is that Davis is probable for this game

selection: this is a play on New Orleans (8*)