New Orleans at Sacramento

New Orleans is playing some defense for Alvin Gentry, winning two of three and is ranked eighth in the league in field goal shooting defense. The Pelicans are 48-23-2 UNDER the total on the road, including 14-6 UNDER away against a team with a losing home record. They held uptempo Phoenix to 106 points in a win and come off a victory at Minnesota as a +5 dog, allowing 106 points and holding the T-Wolves to six-of-27 from long range. Anthony Davis was a force with 42 points (16-of-22 from the field) and has been on a tear. Sacramento has improved defensively under the new coaching staff to #17 in the NBA in points allowed. However, the offense has taken a step back at #22 in scoring. Sacramento is 11-4 UNDER the total against a team with a winning percentage below .400. The Kings are also 16-33-2 ATS against a team with a winning percentage below .400, as well as 19-44-2 ATS at home vs. a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400. Look for a close, defensive duel and grab the dog in a low scoring tilt. Play New Orleans and UNDER the total.