With only six games, the first Wednesday slate post All-Star Break is a bit lighter than usual. Nevertheless, we have some interesting matchups on the docket and some opportunities to find players and teams likely to outproduce expectation.
Let's lock in, and identify some of those angles for tonight's games. New Orleans Pelicans (+5.5) over Indiana Pacers (-110).
The Pacers have played well of late, winning three of their past four games and six of their past 10, but the Pelicans have won five of their past seven games and nine of their past 12.
The Pacers play up-tempo and can put points up in a hurry, but the Pelicans are seventh in the NBA in team Defensive Rating (113.1 points allowed per 100 possessions) and have shooters of their own to stay with them.