Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins command the headlines as they rank fifth and sixth, respectively, in scoring.

But there are more subtle factors that contribute to making an Over work in this matchup.

The Pelicans rank 27th in points allowed per game at 110.4. Opponents are making better than 40 percent of their 3-point shots against the Pelicans in New Orleans. The Spurs are above average in shooting 3-pointers. They are the No. 1 free throw shooting team in the NBA.

New Orleans is coming off a 114-107 home victory against Oklahoma City this past Monday night. A key takeaway from that game was Rajon Rondo playing a season-high 30 minutes and looking good creating shots for Davis, Jrue Holiday and his other teammates. Rondo had eight assists.

A healthy and happy Rondo is one of the top best ball distributors in the league freeing up Holiday to look more for his shot.