T.M. Selection: LA Lakers.

I like the LA Lakers to cover the spread against the New Orleans Pelicans in this game on Sunday. The Lakers just lost their most recent game to the Clippers by 3 points but I think they are going to bounce back in this game. The Lakers are in 9th place at the moment and they have a few teams coming up the rear trying to take those play in playoff spots from them. I think the Lakers are going to start turning the jets on these games since now is the time to get on a run and start playing at their best getting ready for the playoffs. They have been losing a lot lately and they just had the All Star break to give their team a breather and regroup. They came out and lost their 1st game back by 3 to the Clippers but I think they are going to rise to the occasion here and I start to win some more games now. The Pelicans are 1 of those teams that are trying to catch the Lakers and they are only a few games behind them. The Lakers could really extend their lead over them with a win here though and I think they will be able to do so. The Pelicans weren't winning many games either before the All Star break but they came out and beat the Suns in a road game by 15+ points. I think this will be a let down spot for them since they just beat the best team in the league and I expect the Lakers to defend their home court here a lot better than they have been lately. I think the Lakers can step up here and start winning more games or their postseason chances are going to start being in jeopardy. I like the Lakers to cover the spread in this game.

T.M. Prediction: 107-100 Lakers.