Feb 19, 2021
Bulls vs 76ers -8.5
Hawks vs Celtics -2.5
Jazz vs Clippers +3
Nuggets vs Cavaliers +7
Pistons vs Grizzlies -4.5
Raptors vs Timberwolves +2
Suns vs Pelicans +3
Thunder vs Bucks -11.5
Warriors vs Magic +3
Pelicans +3
| PHO @NO | Score | |
| PHO -3 | 132 | |
| Pick | NO +3 | 114 |
SCORE: 5
My model favors the Pelicans. In the first match up on Dec 29 @Phoenix, the Suns blew them away by a score of 111-86. The following, on Feb 3 @New Orleans, the Pelicans evened the series with a 22 pt win for a final score of 123-101. The Pelicans will have home court tonight but will be without Steve Adams, so Ayton should have his way. However, I don’t think the Suns have an answer for Zion. But really, who does? The younger and longer Ball will neutralize Paul or Booker depending on the cover assignment. The game will be closer than the previous two. The Pelicans cover this one.
OP STAFF | 9-7 NBA 2020 SEASON