The set-up: Pretty much this one comes down to plain old common sense. The Wizards are off a high-scoring 132-124 home victory over the Pacers just last night and I'm expecting them to come out a bit tired here after that explosion.

The pick: Charlotte has been playing better of late, especially for bettors by winning four in a row ATS, despite rookie sensation LaMelo Ball sidelined with injury for the rest of the year. That said, it's coming off a terrible 101-97 home loss to Phoenix, a contest which actually went to overtime. Washington has seen the total go "under" the number in ten of its last 14 when playing the second game of a back-to-back and off a SU/ATS victory in the first in which it scored 125 or more points in. This number is a little high in my opinion.

This is a 10* TOTAL COACH'S CORNER on the UNDER Hornets/Wizards.