The road to the playoffs is not an easy one for the New Orleans Pelicans, as they face the Spurs at home tonight in a game that they need to win to clinch the final spot in the West. The Spurs aren't going to take this game lightly, with plenty still to play for, but New Orleans has been very good at home this season (27-13).

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Pelicans have taken two of three in the season series with the Spurs, and the lone defeat came by just two points in an overtime loss at San Antonio. The Spurs have only covered once in their last eight visits to New Orleans.

2. Anthony Davis - He's been dominant in the three games against the Spurs averaging 23.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.0 blocks.

3. X-Factor - The Pelicans have covered the spread in four straight at home, and 23 of their last 32 home games versus teams with a winning record.

Selection: This is a play on the New Orleans Pelicans (10*)