This is a 10* BLOWOUT OF THE YEAR on the New Orleans Pelicans.

Neither team can afford a loss here. But if the Pels lose, they're eliminated.

I have always believed that being flexible with one's approach is the best way to secure profit over the long-term. Yes, the Spurs are 3-2 and their offense is averaging 122.8 PPG in The Bubble, but note that they're allowing 120.2.

The Pelicans desperately needed a win over Washington last time out and they delivered with a 118-107 win. Yes, it was just the Wizards, but it was still their most complete game to this point and with their backs up against the wall again tonight, I expect this team to build off that.

Despite their recent success, note that the Spurs are still only 4-9 ATS in their last 13 overall, while the Pels are 7-2 ATS in their last nine after a ten points or larger victory in their previous outing.

The Pels have allowed 107 points or less in three of their five games thus far as well.

I'm banking on this one being lop-sided in favor of the Pels when the final horn sounds!

Good luck, NP