The set-up: After three straight wins the Hornets are out to push the pace after a loss to the Nets at home in their last outing. The Pacers lost six in a row, before sandwiching victories around the All Star game. Indiana though returned to its sluggish form last time out in a loss in Toronto in its last game. In fact, the Pacers got destroyed and it wasn't even close, going down by 20 points in the first quarter and eventually succumbing 127-81. After that embarrassing effort, I absolutely expect the home side to keep the foot on the gas tonight from start to finish.

The pick: Charlotte though has seen the total go over hte number in seven of its last ten as a road dog in the 6.5 to 12 points range (also in three of four this season when playing with two days rest), while Indiana has seen the total go over the number in 14 of its last 23 as a home favorite and in 14 of 23 after suffering a SU loss. I look for this one to sneak over this low number comfortably as the game comes down the stretch.

10* TOTAL COACH'S CORNER on the OVER Hornets/Pacers.