New Orleans at New York

The New Orleans Pelicans started the season with their back to the wall, as they did not get their first win until game nine. Since the 0-8, start they have been a more average team at 14-16, and despite three straight losses they are above .500 in their last nine. The Knicks upgraded their team, and got out of the gate at 14-10, but have since gone in the tank at just 3-10 over their last 13, managing just one win in their last eight contests. The Pelicans, outside of their poor start, have actually been the better team of late, while the Knicks have lost their confidence. Dating back to last season, the Pelicans are 30-18 ATS vs. great offensive teams like New York (teams averaging 103+ points per game). And with Carmelo nursing a sore shoulder, he may not be at 100% for this one. Make the play on New Orleans as my NBA Game of the Month.