The set-up: I think the "hungrier" side is worth a second look in this one. The Pelicans enter having lost five straight. The Kings come in off a 138-100 loss to the Clippers, and I think they'll have difficulties against this focused Pelicans side. New Orleans was one of the better offensive clubs last year, but so far it's averaging only 105.9 PPG this year. The Pels have been better on the defensive end by conceding just 107.9.

The pick: The Kings average 113.6 PPG, but they allow a whopping 123.2. Look for New Orleans to improve to 6-1 ATS in its last seven following a straight-up loss of ten or more points in its previous outing and lay the short points.

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