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After dropping consecutive games to the San Antonio Spurs, (44-19 SU, 28-33-2 ATS, 26-37 O/U), came to the quick realization that they were going to have to raise the level of their play another notch in the ultra-competitive western conference this season.

"We're trying to play harder for 48 minutes than anybody else, and against Phoenix we didn't do that," superstar power forward Tim Duncan said. "To bounce back today and have learned from yesterday's game is great for us."

The Spurs bounced back from those losses better than a 1970s ‘Super Ball’ to beat the Denver Nuggets 107-103 on Monday while continuing their push for the best record in the ultra-tight western conference postseason race.

The New Orleans Hornets, (42-20 SU, 37-24-1 ATS, 30-31-1 O/U), are nipping on the second place Spurs’ heels with just five games separating the top eight seeds in the western conference and New Orleans just three games in back of San Antonio.

The Hornets lost in their last contest to the hottest team in the league, falling to the Houston Rockets 106-96 on the road.

The Hornets, have cooled off recently, going just 5-5 in their last ten games, while posting an identical 5-5 record against the spread over the same span. Despite their recent troubles, the Hornets have won four consecutive games at home and are 22-10 in New Orleans Arena this season,

The Spurs have won 16 of their last 19 and eight of 10 coming into this matchup, though they have failed to cover the spread in the BetUS.com Sportsbook very often lately, going just 3-6-1 against the spread over their last ten games, including and 0-4 ATS mark in their last four games.

Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my analysis and NBA Betting Picks.

The Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last four Wednesday games.

The Spurs are 3-7 ATS in their last ten after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

The Hornets are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games.

The Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last five after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

The Under is 5-1 in Spurs last six Wednesday games.

The Over is 6-0 in Hornets last six Wednesday games.

The Spurs are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings in New Orleans.

The Spurs are 7-3 ATS in the last ten meetings.

Analysis: The Spurs are the veteran team and should win this contest and cover the spread though it is certainly not a given. Still, the more experienced Spurs realize that every game is crucial from here on in.

NBA Free Picks: San Antonio +2 Points/Over 184½ Total Points

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San Antonio Spurs +2 -110

New Orleans Hornets -2 -110

Over 184½ -110

Under 184½ -110

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