This is a 1* FREE PLAY on the Pelicans.

The Pacers have been decent this year, going 17-16 overall. They're off back-to-back huge upset road wins, beating Boston 117-12 and then Miami 111-108. Suffice it to say, I'm not expecting "lightning" to strike three times in a row for Indiana tonight. With a home game vs. the Hawks tomorrow, I think the visiting side gets caught looking ahead.

The Pelicans are now 20-12 after a hard-fought 128-125 OT win at OKC on the 23rd. They play with the added incentive of revenge here after falling 129-122 at the Pacers in early November.

I like NEW ORLEANS to pull away for a comfortable win and cover on Monday night.

Good luck, NP