San Antonio Spurs (7-33) vs. Charlotte Hornets (8-30)
January 19, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets -4.5; Over/Under: +232.5
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The San Antonio Spurs are riding a 3-game losing streak. The Charlotte Hornets have lost their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets prediction.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Bulls, Hawks, and Celtics during this streak. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 121.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 19.8 points and 10.1 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 17.7 points and 3.2 assists. Keldon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Collins is grabbing 6 rebounds. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 38.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Team Facts
- The Spurs have lost 19 of their last 20 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- Four of the Spurs’ last five road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Bulls, Kings, Spurs, Heat, and Pelicans during this streak. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 108.4 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 120.4 points on 49.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 24.9 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Terry Rozier is averaging 24 points and 3.7 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Gordon Hayward is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 40.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost 17 of their last 18 games.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games.
- Eight of the Hornets’ last nine games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets prediction
The Charlotte Hornets are the favorites here because they’re at home, and the Spurs will be without Wembanyama due to rest. Still, I’m not laying chalk with the Hornets, a team that’s favored for the first time since November 22. The Hornets have won 8 games, playing at home hasn’t made a difference, and they’re 14-24 ATS. The Spurs played the Hornets last week and scored 135 points on 52 percent shooting. Even without Wembanyama, I’m grabbing the free points with the Spurs if forced to pick this game. The Hornets are awful.
