The Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs meet Saturday in NBA action at the Frost Bank Center. Here’s a Spurs vs. Hornets prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs. Hornets pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Trail Blazers and Kings and play the Heat next. The Hornets have won 18 of their last 23 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 115.9 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 3.4 assists, while Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.2 points and 5.3 rebounds. LaMelo Ball is the third double-digit scorer, and Miles Bridges is dishing out 3.4 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Celtics and lost to the Nuggets, and they play the Clippers next. The Spurs have won 21 of their last 26 games.
The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 118.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.2 points and 11.3 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 19.1 points and 6.3 assists. Stephon Castle is the third double-digit scorer, and Devin Vassell is dishing 2.4 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.7 rebounds per game.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last 11 games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Hornets have lost each of their seven previous games at Frost Bank Center following a win.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last eight road games following a win.
- The Spurs have lost seven of their last eight day games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Hornets’ last five games.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Spurs’ last six games against Southeast Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Hornets’ last 10 games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Stephon Castle is one of only five players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
- Julian Champagnie is one of only 10 players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.5) this season.
- Kon Knueppel ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (66.7%).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (21.4).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.4).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (20.7).
Spurs vs Hornets Injury Report
David Jones Garcia is out for the Spurs. Dylan Harper and Victor Wembanyama are questionable.
Tidjane Salaun and Liam McNeeley are out for the Hornets.
Spurs vs Hornets Prediction
The Spurs are going to get the benefit of the doubt, especially at home but it’s hard to lay points when you see Wembanyama and Harper on the injury report. We’ve also been on the Hornets a ton over the last month and here they are with a 41-26 ATS record. The Hornets beat the Spurs back in January and you can argue they’re even better and more confident now. Even if Wemby plays, you can argue the Hornets and the points have value. This is a game; you have to check the injury report before betting. I’m still grabbing the points with the Hornets.