Dallas at New Orleans

The New Orleans Pelicans have finally become a bonafide playoff team at 40-30 on the season. While they have played very well of late, this game will be a huge challenge. The Pelicans had a game that was supposed to be played in early February postponed due to a leaky roof at the Smoothie Kings Center, will be made up on Wednesday Night. That means New Orleans will play three games in three nights, and I'm not sure if I remember that happening before in the NBA. The lightweight 22-48 Dallas Mavericks may benefit here, as I am sure New Orleans is going to play a deeper rotation, and perhaps with the two games coming, players may conserve energy vs. a weak opponent. Dallas has been staying in games that they are not supposed to lately, as they are 4-1 ATS in their last five when taking +6.5 points or more. Take the points on Dallas.