This is a 10* TOP TOTAL on the OVER Pelicans/Suns.

The Pelicans fell 110-99 in Game 1, and they'll have their work cut out for them here as a double-digit underdog once again.

Phoenix managed to slow down the Pels in Game 1, but I'm expecting a more efficient shooting game from each side in Game 2 and I believe that'll ultimately help in driving this total OVER the number before the final buzzer sounds.

New Orleans will absolutely be looking to get out to a quicker start here, as it was never able to recover after going into the half down 53-34.

Note though that the Pelicans have seen the total go OVER the number in ten of their last 14 in trying to revenge a road loss against an opponent in which they were held to 99 or fewer points in.

Phoenix is the team to beat in the West. Perhaps in the entire NBA this year. Look for the Suns to keep up their scoring pace, but for New Orleans to be much more efficient with its play.

This total is low, the play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP