The New York Knicks are top of the league for most defensive ratings. Oddsmakers have struggled to make the totals low enough for games involving the Knickerbockers all season (25-33 over/under overall), and that is particularly true when games are expected to be extremely low-scoring. Note that the Knicks are 10-2-1 to the under in games with a total of 210 points or lower this season, and here they'll face a Hornets team that has struggled to score points of late.

Under is 6-1 in Hornets last 7 games as an underdog. Under is 16-5 in Hornets last 21 overall.

I also like the Knickers to cover the spread. Hornets are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as a road underdog. Hornets are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Knicks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite. Knicks are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games overall.

8* play on New York Knicks -5.5.