Los Angeles at New Orleans

Los Angeles is a bad road team with a poor defense. It is 26th in the NBA in points surrendered, 20th in field goal shooting allowed, and 16th at defending beyond the arc. The Lakers are still without star forward Anthony Davis, and they hope LeBron James may be able to play here. Los Angeles is 3-7 ATS as a road dog, 11-27 ATS after a spread cover, and 13-24 ATS after playing a home game. Young New Orleans is playing hard down the stretch while trying to hold on to the final playoff slot in the West. The Pels are on a 4-3 SU, 5-2 ATS run. With New Orleans 12-7-1 ATS as a favorite, back home court in this one. Play New Orleans.