If you’re looking for Hornets vs. Spurs predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Spurs are on the move to take on the Hornets on Friday, Jan 19 at 7:00 ET. At present, the total is set at 235.5, and the Hornets are favored by 4 at home. Keep reading to get our Hornets vs. Spurs player props and predictions.
Hornets vs. Spurs Odds
- Spread: Hornets -4
- Total 235.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 19
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
- TV: BSSE
Spurs Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 111 points per game.
- The last ten games that San Antonio was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 1-9 straight up.
Hornets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 100 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Hornets have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
Do the Spurs Stand a Chance in Charlotte?
On the road this season, the Spurs have gone 4-17 compared to their 3-16 record at home, giving them an overall record of 7-33. They will be looking to add to their win total against the Hornets.
Looking at the most recent game, the Spurs put up 98 points against the Celtics. Overall, they shot 41.9% from the field and hit 7 three-pointers. Victor Wembanyama is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 19.8 points per game. Keldon Johnson is also contributing 16.9 points per game this season.
So far this season, the San Antonio Spurs are allowing 121.2 points per game, which is 26th in the NBA. On the road, they are giving up 119.6 points per contest, which is 21st in the league.
Over their last five games, the Spurs have been playing better defense, allowing just 111 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA over that span.
One area where San Antonio has struggled defensively this season is defending the three-point line. On the year, they are 28th in the NBA in three-pointers made allowed per game at 14.2.
So far this season, opponents have scored more than their season average in 75.0% of games vs. the Spurs.
Do the Hornets Have What it Takes at Home?
Coming into today’s game against the Spurs, the Hornets are 8-30 overall. In the Eastern Conference, they are ranked 13th, and they are 4th in the Southeast division.
The Hornets’ offense is coming off a game in which they scored 112 points, which is in line with their season average of 108.4 points per game. When it comes to three-pointers, the Hornets don’t take a lot, averaging just 32.8 attempts per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, the Hornets are shooting 45% while averaging 98.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to defense, the Charlotte Hornets have struggled this season, allowing 120.4 points per game (25th). They have been slightly better at home, giving up 119.2 points per contest (23rd). Over their last five games, opponents have scored 122.6 points per game (27th).
One area where Charlotte has been solid is limiting three-point attempts, ranking 10th in the league at 34.3 per game. However, opponents have made 13.8 threes per contest (25th).
So far this season, opposing offenses have scored more than their season average 63.2% of the time vs. the Hornets.
Hornets vs. Spurs Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is LaMelo Ball and his points prop of 25.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -123 while the under is at -111. In his matchup vs. the Hornets, we are recommending to take the under on LaMelo Ball and his prop of 25.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 24.
- The Prop: LaMelo Ball Under 25.5 Points (-111)
Hornets vs. Spurs Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +4, we recommend going with the Spurs on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 235.5 and our model has the Spurs and Hornets finishing with a combined 210 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Spurs +4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook