Charlotte Hornets
Golden State Warriors
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Warriors

The Charlotte Hornets meet the Golden State Warriors in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Expect a Close Contest

The market might have underrated the Hornets and -108 makes lots of appeal considering they are +6 on the spread. Back them to cover the line against the Warriors.

Warriors Have 8 Wins in Past 10 on H2H

Charlotte Hornets triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where LA Lakers were beaten 135-117 at Crypto.com Arena. LaMelo Ball tallied 30 points, while Brandon Miller put up 26 and Miles Bridges 25.

Golden State Warriors won their last game 126-113, making it successive victories. This was a home win at Chase Center against New York Knicks. Jimmy Butler scored 32 points, while Stephen Curry finished with 27 and Moses Moody 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 132-125 win for the Warriors at Spectrum Center when they last played the Hornets. The Warriors have won six on the spin against the Hornets. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hornets logo Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Warriors logo Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.7 points, 47.6 rebounds, 27.9 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.0 blocks while shooting 48.0% from the field and 82.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 111.3 points and 36.6 rebounds per contest.

LaMelo Ball is averaging 21.8 points, 6.4 assists and 4.7 (44.3%) 3-pointers made, while Moussa Diabate averages 7.6 rebounds.

Golden State Warriors – Last 10 Games

The Warriors have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.4 points, 40.7 rebounds, 30.1 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 82.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 113.0 points and 40.6 rebounds.

Stephen Curry is averaging 23.4 points, 6.0 assists and 3.8 (38.8%) 3-pointers made, while Draymond Green has an average of 5.1 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Miles Bridges, Sion James, Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Brandon Miller.

Golden State Warriors lineup: Will Richard, Moses Moody, Quinten Post, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry.

Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Picks

Head into Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our best pick is that Hornets can outperform their odds in this NBA showdown. It leads us to a bet on the spread lines considering that +6 has been chalked up at -108.

The basketball predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NBA stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Hornets vs Warriors stats:

  • The +6 line has been covered by Hornets in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +6 line has been covered by Hornets in 7 of their last 10 games.

Hornets +6 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: LaMelo Ball Over 18.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

LaMelo Ball (Hornets) has totaled an average of 24 points in the past 5 games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -118 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Jimmy Butler Over 5.5 Rebounds +102 BetMGM logo

Jimmy Butler (Warriors) has finished with Over 5.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Rebounds and you can get +102 that he goes over the line.

Latest Jimmy Butler Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets +7.5
Totals Under 236.5
Player Points LaMelo Ball Over 18.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Hornets to cover the +7.5 spread along with Under 236.5. Add in LaMelo Ball (Hornets) to score Over 18.5 points.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 113 - 116 Warriors logo Warriors

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Warriors to win by a 116-113 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Warriors Favorites to Win According to the Books

Golden State Warriors are -278 favorites and that means a 74% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Charlotte Hornets are trading at +225.

The spread currently stands at 7.5 and the total points line is 237.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 237.5 can find odds of -112 available.

If you’re betting on basketball, we recommend heading to the top NBA betting sites and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Stephen Curry Favorite to Score the Most Points

Stephen Curry is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -108 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -123.

Player Points
Stephen Curry (Warriors)
Over 28.5
-108
Under 28.5
-123
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 21.5
-110
Under 21.5
-120
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-110
Under 20.5
-120
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 17.5
-122
Under 17.5
-109
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 6.5
+108
Under 6.5
-143
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Stephen Curry (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-115
Under 5.5
-115
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-147
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Draymond Green (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-118
Under 5.5
-114
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Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 9.5
-103
Under 9.5
-130
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 6.5
-156
Under 6.5
+117
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-100
Under 5.5
-132
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Kon Knueppel (Hornets)
Over 5.5
+123
Under 5.5
-164
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Warriors Hold Advantage in Recent Head-to-Head Meetings at Chase Center

The Warriors have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, scoring 119.50 points per contest and conceding 112.40.

The Hornets have six wins and four losses in the last 10 road games, posting 120.80 points per matchup while yielding 111.40.

When the teams last met at Chase Center, the Warriors beat the Hornets 128-92. In their last 6 head-to-head matchups at Chase Center, the Warriors have taken five wins compared to one for the Hornets.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O232.5 U232.5
Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Home Stats 8-2 231.90 119.50 112.40 7 3
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 6-4 232.20 120.80 111.40 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
  • U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 40 33.38 786 147 19.7 3.7 2.4 6.5 0.5 0.5
Kon Knueppel 40 32.54 762 144 19.1 3.6 3.4 5.2 0.2 0.7
Brandon Miller 24 30.24 465 83 19.4 3.5 2.7 4.2 1.1 1.0

Golden State Warriors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Stephen Curry 32 32 898 158 28.1 4.9 4.6 3.8 0.5 1.2
Jimmy Butler 37 31.38 743 181 20.1 4.9 0.9 5.6 0.2 1.4
Draymond Green 35 26.89 299 183 8.5 5.2 1.5 5.9 0.7 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

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Golden State Warriors Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Confirmed Lineup
3 Will Richard
4 Moses Moody
21 Quinten Post
23 Draymond Green
30 Stephen Curry
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup
0 Miles Bridges
4 Sion James
7 Kon Knueppel
11 Ryan Kalkbrenner
24 Brandon Miller

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

15 Jan NBA
Hornets 135-117 Lakers
12 Jan NBA
Hornets 109-117 Clippers
10 Jan NBA
Hornets 150-95 Jazz
08 Jan NBA
Pacers 114-112 Hornets
07 Jan NBA
Raptors 97-96 Hornets
05 Jan NBA
Hornets 124-97 Thunder
03 Jan NBA
Hornets 112-99 Bulls
02 Jan NBA
Hornets 121-122 Bucks
31 Dec NBA
Warriors 132-125 Hornets
29 Dec NBA
Bucks 123-113 Hornets

Previous Golden State Warriors Lineups

15 Jan NBA
Knicks 113-126 Warriors
13 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 97-119 Warriors
11 Jan NBA
Hawks 124-111 Warriors
09 Jan NBA
Kings 103-137 Warriors
07 Jan NBA
Bucks 113-120 Warriors
05 Jan NBA
Warriors 102-103 Clippers
03 Jan NBA
Jazz 114-123 Warriors
02 Jan NBA
Thunder 131-94 Warriors
31 Dec NBA
Warriors 132-125 Hornets
29 Dec NBA
Warriors 120-107 Nets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak