*8* MASSACRE on Phoenix Suns.

The Charlotte Hornets will play their first home-game since Feb .8 when they host the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night. The Hornets have dropped two of their last three and managed only 76 points in a loss at Atlanta Sunday, and I like the Suns' chances of recording an upset at Charlotte tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Situational - Charlotte is just 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 home games following a road trip of seven or more days and 0-2 ATS after scoring 85 points or fewer in its last game this season.

2. Previous Meetings - The Hornets lost by nine points at Phoenix on Jan. 6 and the Suns have won seven of the last eight in the series outright. They're 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Charlotte.

3. X-Factor - Phoenix connected on a season-high 19 3-pointers in the last meeting.

Selection: This is a play on the Phoenix Suns (8*)