*10* SURE SHOT on Atlanta Hawks.

The Atlanta Hawks will be on the road at Charlotte tonight, and the Hornets are really struggling right now. Charlotte has lost seven in a row, and they are playing their first game back from a grueling West Coast road trip. Fatigue could be a factor for the Hornets tonight, and they face a tough challenge against one of the best teams in the East. My money is on Atlanta.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Points in the Paint - The Hawks have dominated this series, and they've out-scored the Hornets 43-31 in the paint while winning the first two games this season. With Al Jefferson sidelined by an injury, the Hawks could have an ever greater advantage tonight.

2. Previous History - The Hornets are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

3. X-Factor - The Hawks are 6-2-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Charlotte.

Selection: This is a play on the Atlanta Hawks (10*)