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San Antonio at Charlotte -5.5 (O/U 242)
Many would look at this game and ask, how the heck could Charlotte be 5.5 point favorites vs ANYONE. The answer in two words, San Antonio. Yes both teams have been bad this season, but one is somewhat competitive, the other not necessarily. The resurgence of Gordon Hayward has surely improved matters, scoring 47 points in the last two games, dishing out 11 assists and 4 steals.
The Hornets ended their 7 game losing streak this past Monday vs Atlanta with their highest offensive output of the season, scoring 144 points, while shooting 63% from the field. This is good news for the Hornets who face a Spur team who give up 51% shooting. It looks like the Hornets will be without Rozier tonight, look for Dennis Smith to have an expanded role in the offense, in return we get a reduced line on Charlotte. Works for me!
Charlotte is 6-8 ATS in their last 14, going 3-2 ATS at home with outright wins in all three vs Atlanta, Chicago and Miami. I know it might not look that impressive to some, but their recent form towers over a San Antonio club who is completely reeling. Before Monday’s game in Cleveland where they covered as 16 point dogs, they failed to cover in 11 straight and are 11-27 ATS as 5-12 point dogs. They seem to struggle with everyone, sporting a record of just 2-9 vs teams under .500 on the road. The Spurs just don’t seem to play the underdog role very well.
This Spurs offense averages over 15 turnovers a game, while Charlotte ranks 8th and 10th in the TO category. I think turnovers could be a big factor tonight, leading to more opportunities on the offensive end for Charlotte. Look for the Hornets to win by many tonight!
Hornets -5.5 (BetRivers -110) 3 units
Good luck to everyone if tailing, let’s get this 3 unit play HOME!
