This is 10* GAME OF THE WEEK on Houston.

The Rockets are coming off a 118-106 road loss at Indiana. This is the finale of their long trip away from friendly confines. Overall they're averaging 106.8 PPG, while allowing 114. Christian Wood led the way in a losing cause last time out with 22 points and eight boards.

Charlotte broke a three-game road slide with an outright win at Denver in its final game of a long Western swing. With a road game at the Pacers upcoming though, I believe the home side gets caught complacent and looking ahead to that matchup.

Houston is also 7-2 ATS in its last nine after playing to three or more straight ATS losses in a row.

I say the Hornets get caught looking past their lowly non-conference opponent. Grab the points, the play is HOUSTON.

Good luck, NP