The Lakers have the second-best record in the NBA, but this spread is just a bit too large by my estimation. The Pelicans are only 14-19-1 ATS on the season, but they've been much better lately, covering in four straight and five of their last six.

The Pelicans are a different team with Derrick Favors back in action. Across nine games since his return, they are 5-4 with their last three wins coming against the Nuggets (in Denver), Pacers and Rockets. Among their four losses, only one of them came by more than 10 points. That was Favors’ second game back, and he was still on a minutes limit for that contest. While I think the Lakers win this game, I’ll take the points.