[pdprodigy]

While the Nuggets have been money-burners at home this season (5-11-2 ATS), they are a profitable 4-1 SU and 3-1-1 ATS in their building when same-season revenge comes into play. That revenge stems from a 101-95 setback in New Orleans in late October. Not only does series history (9-4 ATS, including 4-1 ATS with same-season revenge) suggest payback is in order but so does the Hornets' Friday night revenge encounter in Los Angeles. New Orleans is just 6-18 ATS after battling the Lakers, including 1-7 ATS versus a foe with same-season revenge. That little 'Nugget' has us squarely backing Carmelo and company tonight in the Pepsi Center. Refreshing, yet simple.

[Avon Barksdale]

Like the Hornets +5.5 with the trade close to going down, think players will be distracted and maybe even held out.