San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/19/24
At 7:00 ET, the Charlotte Hornets (-192) will host the San Antonio Spurs (+160) in a non-conference matchup. The Hornets are favored by 4.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 236.5.
Charlotte (8-30) has dropped six straight games and is 13th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Spurs (7-33) have lost three straight and are 15th in the Western Conference.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +4.5
This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 19th.
WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-102 in favor of the Spurs.
- Our projections have Keldon Johnson finishing with Keldon Johnson points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.2% and knocking down 14 threes.
Can the Spurs Pull Off a Road Win?
San Antonio’s O/U record for the season is 23-16-1, and their last two games have gone under the posted totals. Today’s O/U line is set at 236.5, and the Spurs have averaged 233.1 points per game this season.
In their last game, the Spurs lost to the Celtics by a score of 117-98. They were 15-point underdogs going into the game, and the O/U line was 238. San Antonio’s ATS record for the season is 18-22, and they have failed to cover in their last two games.
The Spurs have lost three straight games and are 7-33 overall this season. In the Western Conference, they are in 15th place and are 5th in the Southwest Division. As the underdog, the Spurs are 4-33 this season.
On the road, the Spurs are 4-17 for the season, and they are 9-12 ATS on the road. As the underdog, their ATS record is 15-22, and they have gone 2-8 straight-up in their last 10 games.
When it comes to scoring, the Spurs have been below the NBA scoring average in 55% of their games this season. Overall, they are 25th in scoring at 111.9 points per game.
On the road, San Antonio is averaging 107.9 points per game, which is 29th in the league. In terms of field goal percentage, the Spurs are 28th at 45%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Spurs are 15th in made threes at 12.8 per game. However, they are just 28th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
On average, the San Antonio defense is giving up 121.2 points per game (26th). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. On two point field goal attempts, the Spurs’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.3% and allowing 38.6% from beyond the arc.
Are the Hornets Ready for a Home Win?
Charlotte is favored by 4.5 points today and has gone 1-2 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, the Hornets are 6-9 ATS with an average scoring margin of -8.3 points per game.
Looking at their O/U record for the season, the Hornets are 19-19 and have had an average over/under line of 228.7. Today’s line is set at 236.5, and 30 of their games have had lower O/U lines than that.
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. This loss extended their losing streak to six games.
Charlotte’s overall record is 8-30, which is 13th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 1-12 and 3-6 against other teams in the Southeast Division.
This season, the Hornets are 13-23 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in their last four games. At home, they are 6-9 ATS compared to 7-14 ATS on the road.
When it comes to scoring, the Hornets are 28th in the NBA at 108.4 points per game. At home, they are averaging 108.6 points per game.
So far this season, Charlotte has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 36.8% of their games. In terms of pace, the Hornets are 21st in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Hornets are 27th in field goal percentage at 45%. From beyond the arc, they are hitting 35% of their attempts, which is 26th in the league.
The Hornets’ defense is presently ranked 25th in the league, allowing an average of 120.4 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Hornets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 56.3% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 39.9% from downtown.