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The Golden State Warriors (38-34) visit the Charlotte Hornets (18-54) on Friday. Tip from Spectrum Center is set for 7:00 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Warriors lead 1-0 with 97-84 home win on Feb. 23
The Warriors have won back-to-back games after defeating the Orlando Magic 101-93 on Wednesday and covering as 4-point road underdogs. F Andrew Wiggins scored a team-high 23 points while G Stephen Curry had a double-double (17 points, 10 assists). Golden State shot 44.4% from the field in the win.
The Hornets snapped a 5-game losing streak with a 118-111 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday as 9.5-point home underdogs. F Brandon Miller scored a game-high 31 points while Charlotte got double-doubles from C Nick Richards (11 points, 10 rebounds) and G Vasilije Micic (11 points, 12 assists). Charlotte shot 57.9% from the field in the win.
Warriors at Hornets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:07 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Warriors -1000 (bet $1000 to win $100) | Hornets +625 (bet $100 to win $625)
- Against the spread (ATS): Warriors -12.5 (-105) | Hornets +12.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Warriors at Hornets key injuries
Warriors
- F Jonathan Kuminga (knee) questionable
- F Dario Saric (knee) questionable
Hornets
- G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
- F Davis Bertans (nose) out
- G Seth Curry (ankle) out
- F Cody Martin (ankle) out
- C Mark Williams (back) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Warriors at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Warriors 118, Hornets 103
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on the Warriors (-1000), who are 20-14 on the road, to beat the Hornets (+625), who are 10-24 at home.
Against the spread
LEAN WARRIORS -12.5 (-105).
Golden State has covered in back-to-back games and is currently vying for a playoff spot. It is 3-1 ATS in its last 4 road games and covered in its last game as a double-digit favorite.
Charlotte has failed to cover in 5 of its last 6 games and is 0-4 ATS in its last 5 games as a double-digit underdog. The Hornets are just 28-44 ATS this season.
Over/Under
BET OVER 220.5 (-105).
The Warriors have scored 110 or more points in 6 of their last 7 and allowed 114 or more points in 5 of their last 7. They have hit the Over in 4 of their last 7.
Charlotte has hit the Over in its last 3 games and has allowed 111 or more points in each of its last 4. It has scored at least 110 in 2 of its last 3 at home.
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