Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets Preview
At 10:00 ET, the Charlotte Hornets (14-41) will travel to San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors (28-26) in a non-conference matchup. The Warriors are favored by 12.5 points and have won two straight games.
This game will be played at the Chase Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 229.5 points.
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Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Hornets and Warriors did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Hornets have a record of 2-1. The Hornets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-0-1. These games averaged a combined total of 218 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- Across their three previous road games, Charlotte has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 101 points per game.
- Golden State has played well in their previous five home games, going 5-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 127 points per game while allowing 111. The team also performed well vs the spread at 5-0.
- The Hornets have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
- Golden State has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
Charlotte has won their last four games and will look to continue their success as 12.5-point underdogs against the Warriors. In their most recent game, the Hornets defeated the Jazz by a score of 115-107. They were 9.5-point underdogs going into the game.
This season, Charlotte has an O/U record of 28-27, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have seen a combined scoring total of 227.9 points, which is just below today’s line of 229.5.
Against the spread, the Hornets have covered in their last four games and have an ATS record of 21-32 for the season. On the road, they are 9-17 ATS compared to 12-15 ATS at home.
Currently, the Hornets are 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 14-41. In the Southeast Division, they are in 4th place. In non-conference games, Charlotte is 5-16 and 9-25 against other Eastern Conference teams.
So far this season, the Hornets have struggled to score, ranking 28th in the league at 108.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 26th in the NBA at 46%. Charlotte is also last in the league in free throw attempts and makes at 15 per game.
When it comes to pace, the Hornets are 21st in the league at 97.9 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 18th in percentage at 36%. So far, they have made an average of 12.1 threes per game, which is 20th in the NBA.
In terms of their road scoring, the Hornets are averaging 108.2 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA average in just 36.4% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 24th in the league at 24.9 per game.
On defense, the Hornets come into the game ranked 24th in the league in points allowed at 119.2 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 102.7 points per contest (18th). Opponents are hitting 57.7% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 38.5% of their three-point attempts.
In their most recent game, the Warriors defeated the Lakers by a score of 128-110. The combined scoring total of 238 was well below the O/U line of 242 points.
Golden State has won two straight games and is currently 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 28-26. In the Pacific Division, they are in 5th place.
When playing at home, the Warriors have an average scoring differential of -0.1 points per game. On the road, their scoring differential is +4.2 PPG.
Against the spread, Golden State is 29-24 this season and has covered the spread in two straight games. At home, they are 12-16 ATS, compared to 17-8 on the road.
As the favorite, the Warriors are 22-11 this season and have been favored in 33 of their 54 games. They have an ATS record of 15-18 as the favorite, going 14-6 as the underdog.
This season, the Warriors have an O/U record of 29-24-1, and their games have averaged 237.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 229.5.
At 119.9 points per game, the Warriors are the 6th highest-scoring team in the NBA this season. However, when playing at home, they are averaging 118.7 points per game, which is 10th in the league.
Golden State’s offense has been one of the most efficient three-point shooting teams in the NBA, ranking 2nd in made threes per game (15.1) and 5th in three-point shooting percentage (38%). Overall, they are shooting 47% from the field, which is 15th in the league.
When it comes to pace, the Warriors are 9th in the NBA at 100.3 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 4th in the league with an average of 29 per game.
At present, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 22nd, allowing 118.0 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Warriors are causing 13.7 turnovers per game, ranking 22nd in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 27th in rejections, averaging 4.1 blocked shots each game.
Based on projections, we have the Warriors coming out on top by a score of 134-85.
Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Tips
- Take the Warriors on the moneyline
- The Warriors should also cover at -12.5
- Our NBA model projects 219 points, and we suggest taking the under
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
- Gary Payton II – Illness – Out
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
