The set-up: Charlotte's won four of its last five and it'll be out to push the pace here as it tries to pull off another upset. Overall the Hornets average 111.7 PPG, while allowing 112.7.

The pick: Brooklyn's won eight of its last ten. The Nets average 119.1 PPG, while allowing 114.2. James Harden is now one of the favorites to win MVP this season. Charlotte enter off a 114-104 road win at Washington and it now faces a similar defense in the Nets. No reason not to think the Hornets won't be able to at least match that scoring output here. With two whole nights off afrer this before a game at lowly Chicago, whoever is on the floor for the home side tonight won't have anything to "look past" to either. It all sets up great for a higher-scoring "over."

This is a 10* TOTAL BEST OF THE BEST on the OVER Hornets/Nets.