The Golden State Warriors took Game 1 of their first round Series versus the Pelicans, but it was perhaps closer than some would have anticipated. The Pelicans rallied in the second half, and the Warriors didn't have that killer instinct that we've seen from them all year. I expect the home team to be a little sharper tonight, and we should see a blowout at Oracle Arena.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Home Cookin' - The Warriors were 40-2 at home this season, and they've now won 19 straight at Oracle Arena. They averaged over 112 points per game in their final 10 home games during the regular season, and they've seen the total go over in 10 of their last 12 at home.

2. Stephen Curry - The Warriors MVP candidate scored 34 points in Game 1, so you can't really say he didn't have a great game. He only hit 4-of-13 from beyond the arc though, well below his 44% season average. We should expect him to be better than that here in Game 2.

3. X-Factor - The Warriors failed to cover the spread in Game 1, and they've seen the total go over in four straight coming off an ATS loss.

Selection: This is a play on the Pelicans@Warriors to go OVER the total (10*)