The set-up: The Pelicans have been more competitive of late. Note though that after playing to ten consecutive "overs," I finally look for a bit of an offensive letdown tonight in this difficult road venue. Most recently the Pels fell 133-130 at home to the Clippers. The Grizzlies will have to be cautious here to not "look past" their lowly opponent tonight, as their seven-game win skein is on the line. Both teams are above average offensively and below average defensively, but the overall situation that each finds itself in lends itself to more of a defensive battle in my opinion.

The pick: Note as well that NOs has seen the total go under the number in two of three already this season after scoring 130 points or more in its previous game, while Memphis has seen the total dip below the posted number in 23 of its last 36 vs. the division. All signs point to this one falling well below this sky high number.

10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the UNDER Pelicans/Grizzlies.