The set-up: These teams have been playing to some high-scoring affairs of late, but I believe the "situation" that each finds itself coming into this one, combined with strong O/U trends that each has exhibited in this spot, both point to the "under" as the being the correct call this afternoon. This is the start of a six-game strip for the Clippers. These teams have already met twice and each has won on its home floor. Both games went over the number. Both teams come in on extended win streaks. Note though that each team is playing without key players today, as Paul George won't suit up for the Clippers and JJ Reddick and Jrue Holiday are out for New Orleans.

The pick: Note that the Clippers have seen the total go under the number in ten of 14 already this season after a non-conference game and in seven of ten after a home win by ten points or more, while the Pelicans have seen the total dip under in both games they've played in this year after scoring 130 points or more in their previous outing. All things considered, this number is a tad high.

10* TOTAL PLAY-BOOK on the UNDER Clippers/Pelicans.