Golden State Warriors (32-28) vs. Charlotte Hornets (14-45)
March 3, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +12; Over/Under: 224.5
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The Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors beat the Magic, lost to the 76ers, and they play the Knicks, Nets, and Pistons next. The Warriors are 7-2 since trading for Jimmy Butler. Each of the Warriors’ last four losses has come on the road.
The Golden State Warriors are averaging 113 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 24.1 points and 6.2 assists, while Jimmy Butler averages 16.4 points and 5.6 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Mavericks and Wizards, and they play the Timberwolves, Cavs, and Nets next. The Hornets haven’t won a home game since February 7.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 105.2 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 26.1 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 19.9 points and 7.7 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The home team has won nine of the last 10 games between the Warriors and Hornets.
- The Warriors have lost four of their last five games at Spectrum Center.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Hornets’ last seven games at Spectrum Center.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Hornets.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Hornets have lost 20 of their last 21 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have won each of their last nine games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last nine games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine Monday night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last seven night games against the Warriors following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Warriors’ last eight night games at Spectrum Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
Hornets vs Warriors Injury Report
The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller, Grant Williams, Tre Mann, and Josh Okogie. Seth Curry is questionable with a back injury.
The Warriors won’t have Jonathan Kuminga.
Hornets vs Warriors Prediction
The Hornets have not only lost nine of their last 10 games, but most of those losses were ridiculously bad blowouts. It’s hard to see how the Hornets have looked these last couple of weeks and be excited to back them regardless of opponent. The Warriors have been a different team since the addition of Butler, and they’ve covered seven of their last nine games.
The Warriors are 6-2 SU in the last eight games against the Hornets, and they’ve covered all six of those wins. The winner has covered each of the last 10 games between the Warriors and Hornets. Curry is hot right now, and he’s returning home to North Carolina. Watch out! Give me the Warriors in a road blowout.
