We saw with last night's play-in game that the defensive intensity is increased during the postseason when the Clippers and Timberwolves went Under by 18 points.

Yes, these are two different teams. But the same reasoning holds true especially with a large total like this.

The Hawks are spearheaded by Trae Young. The Hornets have the tall guards to bother him, especially LaMelo Ball. Young managed only nine points when the teams last met on March 16. The Hornets won that contest, 116-106. That game went Under by 18 points.

The Under cashed in three of the team's four meetings this season. Going back to last season, the Under has cashed in six of the last seven games in the series.

The Hornets have been a strong Under team when taking points. The Under is 21-7 the past 28 times Charlotte has been a 'dog.