The set-up: The Thunder will look to close the first half with another big win before then concentrating on the All Star game. The Pelicans are in complete free fall mode after their star Anthony Davis announced that he won't re-sign with the team at the end of the year. The Pelicans have lost five of six and they're firmly out of the playoff hunt on the season. Davis has only three points in his last game and it would appear as if he and his team have "thrown in the towel." Russell Westbrook and Paul George though are breaking NBA records almost every other night. These teams are moving in opposite directions and I expect that to continue here.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but OKC is 14-5 ATS already this year off a home victory, while New Orleans is only 13-14 ATS at home. Lay the points, expect a rout.

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