San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Pick and Preview, March 5 (3/5): NBA
- Lm Tipster
- Mar 5, 2022, 11:25:02 AM
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Odds
| Time | 7:00 p.m. EST |
| Spurs money line | +138 |
| Spurs spread | +3.5 |
| Hornets money line | -167 |
| Hornets spread | -3.5 |
| Over / under | 241.5 |
2021-2022 season stats
| San Antonio Spurs | Charlotte Hornets | |
| Record | 24-39 | 31-33 |
| Road / home record | 13-20 | 15-15 |
| Streak | L3 | W1 |
| Points per game | 112.68 | 114.14 |
| Points allowed per game | 112.81 | 114.55 |
| Rebounds per game | 45.22 | 45.27 |
| Rebounds allowed per game | 46.78 | 47.81 |
| Over / under record | 31-28-4 | 30-33-1 |
Preview
The San Antonio Spurs travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Saturday night. This is the second time these teams face off. The Hornets beat the Spurs on the road 131-115.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
San Antonio are 24-39 overall ranking 12th in the Western Conference and they're 13-20 on the road. The Spurs have lost their last 3 games.
Dejounte Murray is averaging 20.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 9.4 assists and two steals for the Spurs. Keldon Johnson is averaging 20.3 points over the past 10 games.
In their last 10 games the Spurs are 5-5, averaging 120.9 points, 42.9 rebounds, 30.3 assists, 8.6 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.1 points.
CHARLOTTE HORNETS
The Hornets are 15-15 at home and have a 31-33 overall record ranking third in the Southeast. They just beat the Cavs on the road. Terry Rozier scored 29 points and carried Charlotte's backcourt with LaMelo Ball in foul trouble, leading the Hornets to a 119-98 win on Wednesday night.
Miles Bridges is scoring 19.9 points per game and averaging 7.3 rebounds for the Hornets. Lamelo Ball is averaging 19.6 ppg and 7.4 assists.
In their last 10 games the Hornets are 3-7, averaging 117.2 points, 48.8.5 rebounds, 28.9 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.6 points.
BETTING TRENDS
San Antonio are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games on the road.
Charlotte are 3-11 SU in their last 14 games.
Charlotte are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games at home.
Prediction
These are two of the best offensive teams in the league and both play zero defense so a high scoring game is definitely guaranteed. It's hard to know who will win or cover because they score almost the same points that allow. The over seems like the safest bet.
PICK: Over 241.5 (-110)
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