This is a 10* TOTAL BOOKIEKILLER on the UNDER Spurs/Hornets.

Both of these teams have been playing to some higher-scoring games of late, but I think that's just pushed this particular total on Wednesday night a few points higher than it normally would or should be.

These teams actually played against each other all the way back at the start of the year on October 19th and Charlotte won that game by a score of 129-102. The total actualy went OVER the number of 221 in that contest.

Now we fast forward to the final portion of the first half of the season and this total is now set over 20 points higher than in their first matchup.

Of course, that was then and this is now. Scoring is up around the league since then and these over/under lines are now sky high.

But as I was saying, I think there's every reason to believe that this rematch will be more of a defensive affair and really I see them finishing with a similar final combined score as what they had in that first game.

San Antonio of course is really struggling. Its lost 13 in a row. It's only managed a total of 215 points in its last two road losses. I say that points will be at a premium again for the Spurs on Wednesday night.

Charlotte finally broke a seven game slide with an explosive 144-138 win over the Hawks, but during their skid, offense was a major issue for the Hornets. I think an immediate return to mediocrity is in store here for Charlotte as well.

Neither team plays much defense, but both have been struggling to score. I think this number is just a little TOO high, so the play is the UNDER.

Good luck, NP