1* free play on NO@WAS to go UNDER the total...

The Washington Wizards have won two of three since the All Star break, and they've played improved defense holding opponents below 100 points in three of their last four overall. They host the New Orleans Pelicans tonight, and superstar PF Anthony Davis. After scoring a ridiculous 59 points with 20 rebounds against Detroit, we may see Davis suffer a bit of a let down in Washington tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Pelicans have been brutal on the road, with a record of 7-21, and they have lost three straight at Washington. They scored an average of just 86 points in those three losses.

2. Home Cookin' - The Wizards are 5-1 in their last six versus teams with a losing record, and they've covered the spread in five straight when coming off two days of rest. The under is 6-1-1 in their last eight home games against teams that are .400 or worse on the road.

3. X-Factor - These two teams have failed to reach the total in nine of the last 11 meetings, and four straight in Washington.

Selection: This is a pay on the Pelicans@Wizards to go UNDER the total (Free)