New Orleans at Los Angeles

The Lakers have won eight in a row and 14 of their last 15. When a high-profile team like this goes on that kind of run, you can be sure that the lines start getting shaded and value shows up on the other side. Yes, New Orleans is without David West, but I like them to keep this within single digits. New Orleans has been a decent road team this season as they are just under .500 straight-up and own a winning ATS record. Los Angeles, meanwhile, is just 13-22 ATS at Staples. That includes a 2-10 ATS mark after a game in which they scored 110+ points. As an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points, New Orleans is 17-6 ATS this season. They are also 8-1 ATS on the road after a close win by 6 or fewer points. I like New Orleans plus the points here.