After spending the week away from the court and each other due to COVID-19 contact tracing, the Hornets (13-15) host the Warriors (16-13) in the final home game of the first half of the regular season, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
While Steph Curry returns to his home state for the first time in well over a year, the Hornets returning to the court for the first time in a week is the main story line. After contact tracing sidelined Charlotte since Sunday, the Hornets returned to the practice court on Friday and look set to resume play on Saturday.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Hornets +2.5
- Moneyline: Hornets +115 / Warriors -140
- Over-under: 230.5
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Advice and prediction
Charlotte’s long absence sets up a pretty clear angle for Saturday’s game. The Hornets had a similar gap between games earlier this season, After having a game against Washington postponed in mid-January, Charlotte had four days off between games. In its first game back against Chicago, it started fast and then sputtered, falling by double digits to the Bulls.
With that in mind, and considering that Devonte’ Graham is likely a no-go for the Hornets again, Warriors -2.5 seems like the most sensible bet to make on the night.
Prediction: Warriors 110, Hornets 101
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