This is a 1* Free Play on the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Clippers are going to miss the postseason for the first time in seven years. The Pelicans are in a three-way tie with an identical record in the log-jammed Western Conference and they can ill afford to take the foot off the gas now. Normally this may set up as a "letdown" spot for New Orleans after its big road victory at Golden State, but with so much on the line at this point, we're throwing that situational factor out the window when assessing this one. LA is expected to rest starters here with nothing to play for anymore. And the idea of the Clippers playing "spoiler" just doesn't cut it here either for us. The disappointment of missing the playoffs greatly outweighs any motivation that playing spoiler could. Note that New Orleans is 20-14 ATS this year after scoring 115 points or more in its previous outing, while LA is just 8-15 ATS this season after allowing 115 points or more in its previous contest. All signs point to a blowout, consider the PELICANS in this one.

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