NBA *HARDWOOD HAMMER*
(NBA) New Orleans vs. New York,
Point Spread: -4.00 | -100.00 New York (Home)
Result: Loss
Play: NY Knicks
Rating: 8/10*

The New York Knicks have dropped seven of their last eight games, including a 104-92 setback at New Orleans on Dec. 30. They'll be looking to revenge that defeat and bounce back from a 123-109 loss at Indiana on Saturday, and I like their chances as the Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. They'll host a New Orleans team that has lost three on the bounce and the Pels are just 4-13 SU and 7-10 ATS on the road (1-5 ATS L6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600) this season.

The Knickerbockers are a solid 11-7 SU and 12-6 ATS home at MSG, and they're 9-3 ATS as a favorite on the season. Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis has averaged 20 points while going 7-of-10 from 3-point range in two games since coming back from an Achilles injury. Look for "Porzingod" to lead the Knicks to a big win here.