This is a 10* TOP PLAY on the Blazers.

Outright win? I don't think so. But Portland will look to play the role of spoiler here against a New Orleans team that's now worked its way into the "Play In" Tournament.

The Pelicans are off a highly-satisfying 116-108 win over the Lakers to cement their spot, and with a rematch at LA up next on April 1st, I believe they'll take the foot off the gas in the second half here and get caught clasically "looking ahead."

The Blazers have lost four straight. They're off a 134-131 OT loss here at home to Oklahoma City. Portland does play with revenge here though after a 111-97 loss to New Orleans back in December, and note that it's 7-3 ATS in its last ten in trying to revenge a SU/ATS loss against an opponent.

As I said, I'm not predicting an epic outright upset or anything, but all signs point to this one being a lot more competitive than what this larger spread is suggesting.

Grab the points, the play is the BLAZERS.

Good luck, NP