Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Hornets vs. Rockets, Memphis vs. UAB and more

The Charlotte Hornets hardly resemble the team that lost seven consecutive games back in November, as they are in the midst of a seven-game winning streak. It's their longest such stretch since a seven-game run in 2015-16, and they are three away from matching the franchise record of 10 straight victories set during the 1997-98 season. Charlotte (23-28) seeks its first eight-game winning streak since 1999-00 when it visits the Toyota Center to face the Houston Rockets (31-18) at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday. The Hornets, who haven't lost since dropping a 94-87 decision to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 21, have won by an average of 13.85 points and recorded three double-digit triumphs during their...