The set-up: Big changes for both teams to enter the season. The Pelicans were getting great play from rookie phenom Zion Williamson, but he's now injured and won't be playing for the first month or so. Of course Toronto is the defending champion and while many of the same pieces remain, many have left as well, including leader Kawhi Leonard. Considering the early adversity that each will have to go through, I think this number is much too hight. Offensive chemistry doesn't happen instantly and in my opinion, I think each side comes out tenative to open the 2019/20 campaign.

The pick: New Orleans has also seen the total go under in 17 of its last 27 non-conference games, while Toronto has seen the total dip under in six of its last seven when the total is greater than or equal to 230 points. This number is a tad high, play the under.

10* TOTAL PLAY-BOOK on the UNDER Pels/Raps.