New Orleans at Los Angeles

There is a huge gap in talent here in this game, but often times that does not translate on the floor. The better team over the long season tends to keep the "A" game in the locker room, get a win, but fail to cover. The Hornets have covered 56% of their games posted as a double-digit dog since 1996 and seem to find a way to hang in these type of games. The Clippers have had a very difficult road over their last seven games, playing teams with a combined record of 61-28 with none of them under .500 and six of the seven at .667 or better. This is certainly a spot I can see them unfocused after so many tough games in a row. The Hornets have risen after losing their preious game by double-digits to go 8-1 ATS in their next game in their last nine. Play on New Orleans.