Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Charlotte Hornets (-192) will host the San Antonio Spurs (+160) in a non-conference matchup. The Hornets (-4.5) are favored over the Spurs, and the over/under line is set at 236.5.
Charlotte (8-30) has lost six straight games and is currently 13th in the Eastern Conference. San Antonio (7-33) has dropped three in a row and is 15th in the Western Conference. This game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte and can be seen on BSSE.
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Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Spurs and Hornets did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Hornets have the leg up at 2-1. The Hornets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 231 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Across the Spurs last three road games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 111. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Although Charlotte has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-3. The team averaged 99 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Hornets have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Charlotte posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
San Antonio has lost three straight games and are currently 7-33 on the season, which is 15th in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are just 2-14 compared to 5-19 against the West.
As the underdog, the Spurs are 4-33 this season and are 18-22 against the spread overall. Their ATS record on the road is 9-12, and they have failed to cover in their last two games on the road.
This season, the Spurs have played to an average combined scoring total of 233.1 points per game, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 236.5. Their O/U record for the season is 23-16-1.
In their most recent game, the Spurs lost to the Celtics by a score of 117-98. The O/U line for that game was 238 points, and San Antonio was a 15-point underdog going into the game.
Overall, the Spurs are 5th in the Southwest Division and are 15th in the Western Conference. Their ATS record for the season is 18-22, and they have gone 9-12 ATS on the road.
This season, the Spurs are 25th in the NBA in scoring at 111.9 points per game. However, their scoring average is higher at home (116.3) compared to on the road (107.9).
So far, San Antonio has outscored the league average in 45% of their games. In terms of pace, the Spurs are 3rd in the NBA at 102.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Spurs are 28th in field goal percentage at 45%. They are also below average in free throw attempts (29th) and offensive rebounds (24th).
At this time, the Spurs’ defense is positioned 26th in the NBA, permitting 121.2 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Spurs are causing 14.2 turnovers per game, ranking 26th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 9th in rejections, averaging 5.8 blocked shots each game.
Charlotte is 8-30 this season and are currently on a six-game losing streak. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 13th place and 4th in the Southeast Division.
As the favorite, the Hornets are 1-2 this season and are favored by 4.5 points today. Their ATS record as the favorite is 0-3, and they are 13-23 overall.
On average, Charlotte’s games have seen a combined scoring total of 228.8 points, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 236.5. This year, their O/U record is 19-19.
In their last game, the Hornets lost to the Pelicans by a score of 132-112. The O/U line for that game was 229.5, and Charlotte was a 12-point underdog going into the game.
For the season, the Hornets have an ATS record of 6-9 at home and 7-14 on the road. Their average scoring differential at home is -10.6 PPG, compared to -13.0 PPG on the road.
Against the Eastern Conference, the Hornets are 7-18 compared to 1-12 against the West. Their non-conference ATS record is 13-20, and they have lost four straight ATS.
Heading into their matchup against the Spurs, the Hornets are one of the slower-paced teams in the league, ranking 21st in pace at 98.1 possessions per game. Despite their pace, they are only 28th in points per game at 108.4.
When it comes to scoring, the Hornets have struggled from three-point range, shooting just 35% from beyond the arc. They are also one of the worst free-throw shooting teams in the NBA, ranking 30th in both free-throw attempts and makes.
At home, the Hornets are averaging 108.6 points per game, which is 29th in the league. Overall, they are 27th in field goal percentage at 45%.
So far, the Hornets’ defense is ranked 25th in the league at 120.4 points per contest. Charlotte struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Pelicans, giving up 15. For the game, New Orleans scored 132 points in the game.
Even though they are 4.5 point underdogs, we see the Spurs winning this game by a score of 109-102.
Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Tips
- We like the Spurs on the moneyline (+160)
- The Spurs are also our pick on the spread at +4.5
- Our NBA model projects 211 points, and we suggest taking the under
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Gordon Hayward – Calf – Out
- Nick Richards – Ankle – Questionable
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
- Bryce McGowens – Hip – Questionable
- Brandon Miller – Back – Questionable
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Zach Collins – Ankle – Questionable
- Charles Bassey – Left Knee – Out
- Victor Wembanyama – Rest – Out
- Sidy Cissoko – Ankle – Out
