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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
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NBA Betting Preview: Warriors vs Hornets

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

We’re Expecting Hornets to Cover the Spread

With the Hornets capable of remaining close to the Warriors, backing them on the spread could be the way forward. Odds of -112 is available that the +7 is covered.

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7 Warriors Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

Golden State Warriors won their previous game 120-107. This was a road victory at Barclays Center against Brooklyn Nets. Stephen Curry dropped 27 points, as Jimmy Butler finished with 21 and Trayce Jackson-Davis 11.

Charlotte Hornets were defeated last time out. Spectrum Center saw them beaten at home to Milwaukee Bucks by a 123-113 scoreline. Brandon Miller scored 31 points, with LaMelo Ball adding 26 and Collin Sexton 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Warriors beat the Hornets when the teams last met. It was a 119-101 scoreline at Spectrum Center. It’s been five victories on the bounce for the Warriors when playing the Hornets. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors logo Warriors 17 16 0.515 115.1 113.1 2 10-4 7-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 1W
Hornets logo Hornets 11 21 0.344 115.5 118.5 -3 7-9 4-12 4-4 10-15 5-5 1L
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Golden State Warriors – Last 10 Games

The Warriors have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.3 points, 45.6 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 9.5 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 46.3% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.4 points and 44.7 rebounds per matchup.

Stephen Curry is averaging 24.5 points and 3.9 (39.0%) 3-pointers made. Quinten Post averages 5.2 rebounds and Jimmy Butler 4.2 assists.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.2 points, 45.4 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 75.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 115.5 points and 41.4 rebounds.

Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.9 points and 3.9 (47.6%) 3-pointers made. Moussa Diabate has an average of 7.5 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 5.2 assists.

Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Our Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The underdogs look a great play at +7 on the spread. Hornets could easily beat their opponents and the -112 about this NBA pick makes lots of appeal.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Warriors vs Hornets stats:

  • The +7 line has been covered by Hornets in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +7 line has been covered by Hornets in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Warriors in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Warriors in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Hornets +7 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kon Knueppel Over 17.5 Points -102 BetMGM logo

Kon Knueppel (Hornets) has totaled an average of 23.5 points in the past 4 games at home. We think that the line looks really appealing at -102 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Brandon Miller (Hornets) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight games at home. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at +112, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets +7
Totals Over 232.5
Player Points Kon Knueppel Over 17.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Hornets +7, Over 232.5 and Kon Knueppel (Hornets) to score Over 17.5 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

Warriors Warriors logo 120 - 118 Hornets logo Hornets

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Warriors landing a 120-118 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Warriors Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

With the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability of winning this NBA game, Golden State Warriors might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -256 Moneyline betting odds. Charlotte Hornets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +215.

The spread is 7 and the total points line is currently 233.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 233.5, this selection is available at -108.

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

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Stephen Curry is available at -114 to rack up Over 28.5 points. If you want to go Under, then the same odds are available.

Player Points
Stephen Curry (Warriors)
Over 28.5
-114
Under 28.5
-114
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Brandon Miller (Hornets)
Over 21.5
+106
Under 21.5
-137
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LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 20.5
-119
Under 20.5
-109
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 19.5
-122
Under 19.5
-106
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-118
Under 7.5
-110
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Stephen Curry (Warriors)
Over 4.5
-122
Under 4.5
-106
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 4.5
-135
Under 4.5
+104
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Draymond Green (Warriors)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+117
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Player Rebounds
Moussa Diabate (Hornets)
Over 11.5
+103
Under 11.5
-133
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 6.5
+124
Under 6.5
-161
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Tidjane Salaun (Hornets)
Over 6.5
+115
Under 6.5
-149
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-103
Under 5.5
-125
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Past Ten Hornets Home Games Feature Six Losses

The Hornets own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 115.80 points per contest and giving up 119.80.

The Warriors have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, posting 112.90 points per matchup while yielding 110.40.

When the teams last met at Spectrum Center, the Warriors beat the Hornets 119-101. Across the past 7 head-to-head meetings at Spectrum Center, the Hornets have collected four wins, with the Warriors owning three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O232.5 U232.5
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Home Stats 4-6 235.60 115.80 119.80 6 4
Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Away Stats 4-6 223.30 112.90 110.40 3 7
  • 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.

Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Stats
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 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

Golden State Warriors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Stephen Curry 24 31.93 691 103 28.8 4.3 4.8 4.0 0.5 1.3
Jimmy Butler 29 31.59 571 141 19.7 4.9 0.9 5.6 0.2 1.4
Brandin Podziemski 33 27.58 405 107 12.3 3.2 1.9 4.5 0.2 1.1

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Miles Bridges 32 33.57 636 121 19.9 3.8 2.3 6.2 0.6 0.6
Kon Knueppel 31 33.12 597 107 19.3 3.5 3.6 5.1 0.2 0.7
Brandon Miller 16 29.89 300 55 18.8 3.4 2.6 4.0 1.2 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Golden State Warriors Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Golden State Warriors Lineups

29 Dec NBA
Warriors 120-107 Nets
28 Dec NBA
Warriors 127-141 Raptors
25 Dec NBA
Mavericks 116-126 Warriors
22 Dec NBA
Magic 97-120 Warriors
20 Dec NBA
Suns 116-119 Warriors
18 Dec NBA
Warriors 98-99 Suns
14 Dec NBA
Warriors 131-136 Trail Blazers
12 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 127-120 Warriors
07 Dec NBA
Warriors 123-91 Bulls
06 Dec NBA
Warriors 99-94 Cavaliers

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

29 Dec NBA
Bucks 123-113 Hornets
26 Dec NBA
Hornets 120-105 Magic
23 Dec NBA
Wizards 109-126 Hornets
22 Dec NBA
Hornets 132-139 Cavaliers
20 Dec NBA
Hornets 86-112 Pistons
18 Dec NBA
Hawks 126-133 Hornets
14 Dec NBA
Hornets 119-111 Cavaliers
12 Dec NBA
Bulls 129-126 Hornets
07 Dec NBA
Nuggets 115-106 Hornets
05 Dec NBA
Hornets 111-86 Raptors

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 9 0.719 120.8 114 6.8 15-2 8-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 3W
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 2W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Cavaliers 18 16 0.529 119.4 117.2 2.2 11-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 1W
Bulls 15 17 0.469 118.3 122.4 -4.1 8-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 2L
Bucks 14 19 0.424 113 115.9 -2.9 8-8 6-11 5-4 12-13 4-6 2W
Pacers 6 27 0.182 110.1 119.4 -9.3 5-12 1-15 2-6 4-16 1-9 9L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 18 15 0.545 116.8 115.1 1.7 11-6 7-9 5-3 12-11 4-6 1L
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Hawks 15 19 0.441 119.1 120.6 -1.5 5-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 7L
Hornets 11 21 0.344 115.5 118.5 -3 7-9 4-12 4-4 10-15 5-5 1L
Wizards 7 24 0.226 113.1 125 -11.9 4-11 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 28 5 0.848 122.1 107.9 14.2 16-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2W
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 21 12 0.636 119.3 114.2 5.1 12-6 9-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 14 19 0.424 116.8 120.1 -3.3 7-9 7-10 3-3 11-12 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Suns 19 13 0.594 115.1 113.3 1.8 10-5 9-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 4W
Warriors 17 16 0.515 115.1 113.1 2 10-4 7-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 1W
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 9 0.719 119.5 113.6 5.9 11-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2L
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Pelicans 8 26 0.235 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-15 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 4L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Knicks 23 9 0.719 120.8 114 6.8 15-2 8-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 3W
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 2W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Magic 18 15 0.545 116.8 115.1 1.7 11-6 7-9 5-3 12-11 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 18 16 0.529 119.4 117.2 2.2 11-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 1W
Bulls 15 17 0.469 118.3 122.4 -4.1 8-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 2L
Hawks 15 19 0.441 119.1 120.6 -1.5 5-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 7L
Bucks 14 19 0.424 113 115.9 -2.9 8-8 6-11 5-4 12-13 4-6 2W
Hornets 11 21 0.344 115.5 118.5 -3 7-9 4-12 4-4 10-15 5-5 1L
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Wizards 7 24 0.226 113.1 125 -11.9 4-11 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 27 0.182 110.1 119.4 -9.3 5-12 1-15 2-6 4-16 1-9 9L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 28 5 0.848 122.1 107.9 14.2 16-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2W
Spurs 23 9 0.719 119.5 113.6 5.9 11-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2L
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 2L
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Timberwolves 21 12 0.636 119.3 114.2 5.1 12-6 9-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Suns 19 13 0.594 115.1 113.3 1.8 10-5 9-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 4W
Warriors 17 16 0.515 115.1 113.1 2 10-4 7-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 14 19 0.424 116.8 120.1 -3.3 7-9 7-10 3-3 11-12 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 26 0.235 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-15 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 4L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 28 5 0.848 122.1 107.9 14.2 16-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2W
Pistons 24 8 0.75 118.8 112.9 5.9 13-2 11-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 2L
Knicks 23 9 0.719 120.8 114 6.8 15-2 8-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 3W
Spurs 23 9 0.719 119.5 113.6 5.9 11-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2L
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 2L
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Lakers 20 10 0.667 117.2 116.9 0.3 8-5 12-5 4-4 15-8 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 21 12 0.636 119.3 114.2 5.1 12-6 9-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Celtics 19 12 0.613 116.5 110.5 6 10-5 9-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Suns 19 13 0.594 115.1 113.3 1.8 10-5 9-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 4W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 2W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Magic 18 15 0.545 116.8 115.1 1.7 11-6 7-9 5-3 12-11 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 18 16 0.529 119.4 117.2 2.2 11-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 1W
Warriors 17 16 0.515 115.1 113.1 2 10-4 7-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 1W
Bulls 15 17 0.469 118.3 122.4 -4.1 8-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Hawks 15 19 0.441 119.1 120.6 -1.5 5-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 7L
Bucks 14 19 0.424 113 115.9 -2.9 8-8 6-11 5-4 12-13 4-6 2W
Trail Blazers 14 19 0.424 116.8 120.1 -3.3 7-9 7-10 3-3 11-12 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 19 0.387 120.5 127.1 -6.6 8-10 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Hornets 11 21 0.344 115.5 118.5 -3 7-9 4-12 4-4 10-15 5-5 1L
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 10 21 0.323 111.5 114.8 -3.3 6-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 5-5 4W
Kings 8 24 0.25 111.7 122.1 -10.4 5-10 3-14 1-4 6-20 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 26 0.235 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-15 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 4L
Wizards 7 24 0.226 113.1 125 -11.9 4-11 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 27 0.182 110.1 119.4 -9.3 5-12 1-15 2-6 4-16 1-9 9L
  • 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