The Charlotte Hornets (5-3) kick off a five-game road trip Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors (5-1). Tip-off is 10 p.m. ET at Chase Center. Below, we look at the Hornets vs. Warriors odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Hornets are coming off a 113-110 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night. They are the league’s No. 1 scoring team, averaging 117.5 points per game. Six players are averaging double digits in scoring and F Miles Bridges and G LaMelo Ball both average more than 20 points per game.
The Warriors last played Saturday, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-82, and bouncing back from their only loss of the year so far. G Stephen Curry is playing at an MVP level again, averaging 28.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game.
Hornets at Warriors odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Hornets +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Warriors -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +6.5 (-115) | Warriors -6.5 (-107)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Hornets at Warriors key injuries
Hornets
- None
Warriors
- SG Klay Thompson (Achilles’) out
- C James Wiseman (knee) out
Hornets at Warriors odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Warriors 115, Hornets 107
Money line
The Hornets are 3-1 on the road so far this season. They put up a lot of points, but the Warriors are still very capable of keeping up. They are 3-2 as underdogs on the money line.
The Warriors have won high-scoring games and have kept them low-scoring as well. They are 4-1 as favorites.
Take the WARRIORS (-280).
Against the spread
Through eight games, the Hornets have covered the spread in their five wins and failed to cover it in their three losses.
The Warriors are 3-3 ATS and 2-3 ATS as favorites.
However, with a young star in Ball coming to town, Curry will put him in his place. Not only will the Warriors win, but they will cover.
Take the WARRIORS -6.5 (-107).
Over/Under
The Hornets have seen six of their eight games this season go Over the projected total, while the Warriors have had all but their season opener stay Under.
Over the last three games, Golden State’s games have averaged 198 points as the total. They are playing great defense right now.
Take UNDER 225.5 (-107).
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