Philadelphia at New Orleans

Philadelphia is on a 4-4 ATS run, covering as underdogs of +9.5, +13, +6.5, and +16.5. They even won at Dallas, 130-125, as a 6.5 dog, lost at Indiana by a basket (112-100), and kept it close as a +16.5 dog at Houston in a 144-137 overtime game. They're attacking the paint with 24, 25, 16, 20, and 37 free throws in the last five games. New Orleans is in the rare role of favorite, losing 10 of the previous 13. They were favored five games ago against San Antonio but lost 119-115. New Orleans is 23rd in points scored and in shooting, plus 26th from the free-throw line, while the defense is 27th in points surrendered (119.5 per game) and 29th in shooting allowed. The Pelicans are on a 4-9 ATS run. Play Philadelphia ATS + Philadelphia on the moneyline.