San Antonio Spurs (22-26) vs. Charlotte Hornets (12-36)
February 7, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +11.5; Over/Under: 225.5
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The San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Spurs Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Hawks, and then play the Magic, Wizards, and Celtics next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.6 points and 10.9 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 24 points and 13 assists. Devin Vassell is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.4 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Wizards and Bucks, and they play the Pistons, Nets, and Magic next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.9 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 112.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28.2 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 19.4 points and 7.7 rebounds. Grant Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Spurs have lost each of their last six road games following a road win.
- The Hornets have won six of their last seven games against the Spurs.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Southeast Division opponents.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has won each of the Hornets’ last six games.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 15 home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Hornets’ last 11 games as home underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Spurs’ last six night games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Hornets vs Spurs Injury Report
The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury. LaMelo Ball will be out with an ankle injury. Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish are questionable after getting traded from the Lakers.
The San Antonio Spurs will be without Riley Minix and Charles Bassey. Patrick Baldwin Jr. is questionable after getting traded from the Bucks.
Hornets vs Spurs Prediction
The Charlotte Hornets have lost six straight games, and they’re rolling with a skeleton crew at this point. The Hornets are down their best players in Miller and Ball, but they also traded Mark Williams, Tre Mann, and Cody Martin. It’s hard to take the Hornets seriously at the moment. The San Antonio Spurs have lost seven of their last 10 games, but they have expectations and need to take advantage of games like this if they’re going to push for a postseason berth. De’Aaron Fox was fabulous in his Spurs debut, and he’s only going to get more comfortable with more reps. Thick line for a young team that’s not playing great, but this is a must-win spot for the Spurs and the Hornets don’t have the active bodies to compete. This game shouldn’t be close.
