This is a 10* TOP TRAP GAME OF THE SEASON on the Hornets.

The Knicks have won and covered in nine straight. That includes victories over the best of the best in the East, including the Celtics twice.

That includes in their most recent action, a come-from-behind 131-129 OT win at Boston two nights ago. Can anyone say "letdown" spot?

Would anyone blame the Knicks for having a small mental letdown after their recent success and now facing the lowly Hornets at home before a lengthy West Coast trip?

The lowly Hornets will look to take advantage. Charlotte plays with revenge here as well after a 121-102 home loss to the Knicks in December. Note that the Hornets are 7-2 ATS in their last nine in trying to avenge a SU/ATS home loss vs. an opponent.

Charlotte has lost three straight, both SU and ATS, and that's also important to note here, as the Hornets are in fact 4-1 ATS in their last five after playing to three or more SU/ATS losses in a row.

No outright, but much closer than expdected. Grab the points, the play is CHARLOTTE.

Good luck, NP