This is an 8* on NEW ORLEANS

This game was moved to 9:35 et so that it could be shown on ESPN. You may be wondering why that is considering it's two teams with losing records. Well, tonight will mark the debut of Zion Williamson for New Orleans. The top overall choice from last summer's draft finally takes the court and it comes at a time when the Pelicans are playing their best basketball of the season. Since December 23rd, the team is 10-4 straight up and 12-1-1 ATS. They just won by 10 in Memphis, which is pretty significant seeing as the Grizzlies came in sporting the league's longest active win streak at seven straight. The Pelicans scored 126 points and made 21 three-pointers. The Spurs don't play great defense, so with Williamson in there and Jrue Holliday being back, look for the Pelicans to go off again. This will be a successful debut for the #1 draft pick. Play on NEW ORLEANS

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