The Pelicans are enduring a ridiculous schedule, but they're still the right play Thursday night. It's just a great matchup for them versus the Lakers, as they showed a little over a month ago when they won 139-117 on this same court. Lay it.

The Pelicans have won and covered both meetings against the Lakers and both flew Over the total. Last month in New Orleans, the Pelicans won 139-117, with Anthony Davis putting up 42 points and Jrue Holiday adding 24. Holiday has been upgraded to probable for Thursday. New Orleans has won its last three and covered its last four on this current five-game homestand. The Pelicans finish it off strong here with another cover.