Hornets vs Spurs Prediction

San Antonio Spurs (6-30) vs Charlotte Hornets (8-27)

Game Info: Friday, January 12, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Frost Bank Center)

Betting Odds: San Antonio Spurs -1.5 -- Over/Under:

The Charlotte Hornets need a win after losing 14 of their last 15 games. The San Antonio Spurs also need a win after losing 10 of their last 12 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs prediction.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets are coming off losses to the Bulls and Kings. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 109.2 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 120.1 points on 49.8 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 24.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Terry Rozier is averaging 24.3 points and 3.8 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Gordon Hayward is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 39.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs recently lost to the Bucks and Cavaliers, while beating the Pistons. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.9 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 122.3 points on 49 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 19.2 points and 10.2 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 18.6 points and 3.1 assists. Keldon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Collins is grabbing 6 rebounds. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 38.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

San Antonio Spurs Player Facts

• Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (3.2) this season.
• Devin Vassell ranks 22nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Spurs rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.1).
• The Spurs rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (16.7%).
• The Hornets rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (39.4%).
• The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.1).

Charlotte Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs prediction

Backing the San Antonio Spurs in the favorite role does feel strange, but they're the healthier side and at home. The Charlotte Hornets have lost 14 of their last 15 games, and they're still without key players including Ball, Washington, and Martin is questionable. Victor Wembanyama is fresh off a triple double and the Spurs are a bounce here and there from riding a three game winning streak. The Spurs are the more competitive team at this stage, as the Hornets are waiting for the season to end. I'll lay the bucket with the Spurs.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.