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Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (19-60) visit the Atlanta Hawks (36-43) Wednesday. Tip from State Farm Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Hornets lead 2-1

Charlotte has lost back-to-back games after falling 130-104 against the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday and failing to cover as a 12.5-point home underdog. F Miles Bridges scored a team-high 22 points, and 5 total Charlotte players scored in double digits. The Hornets shot 43.8% from the field in the loss.

The Hawks have lost 3 games in a row after falling 117-111 in 2OT against the Miami Heat Tuesday and failing to cover as 3.5-point home underdogs. G Dejounte Murray had a triple-double with a team-high 29 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists, while F De’Andre Hunter (23 points and 11 rebounds) added a double-double. Atlanta shot 39.8% from the field in the loss.

Hornets at Hawks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Hawks -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +10.5 (-110) | Hawks -10.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets at Hawks key injuries

Hornets

(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out

Hawks

(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)

F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
C Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out
G Trae Young (finger) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Hawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Hawks 114, Hornets 108

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Hawks (-600) to take the down Hornets, who are 2-8 in their last 10 games and 8-30 on the road this season.

Against the spread

BET HORNETS +10.5 (-110).

Charlotte is 5-3 ATS in its last 8 games and has covered the spread in 4 of its last 6 as an underdog of 9.5 or more points. It faces an Atlanta team that is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 and failed to cover in its last game as a double-digit favorite.

Over/Under

BET OVER 219.5 (-110).

Both the Hornets and Hawks have Over records of 8-2 in their last 10 games. The Hornets have hit the Over in each of their last 3 games, and 5 of 6, while scoring 118 or more in 4 of their last 8. The Hawks have hit the Over in back-to-back games and scored 110 or more points in 9 of their last 10.

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Dallas Mavericks at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Dallas Mavericks at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dallas Mavericks (48-30) open a 2-game Eastern Confernece road trip against the Charlotte Hornets (19-59) on Tuesday. Tip-off at Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Mavericks lead 1-0; Mavs won 124-118 on Nov. 5, but Hornets covered as 11.5-point underdogs as Over (235.5) cashed

The Mavericks head into Charlotte on a 3-game win and cover streak, including a high-scoring 147-136 OT win against the Houston Rockets last time out on Sunday as the Over (227.5) connected.

The Mavs have won 10 of the past 11 games, while covering 8 of the past 9 outings, while Dallas is 14-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 16 games. The Mavericks have hit the Under in 3 of the past 4 outings, and 9-2 in the previous 11 contests.

The Hornets have actually given the Mavericks trouble in recent seasons, winning 3 of the past 4 in the series, while covering 4 in a row, including the past 3 as a double-digit underdog. The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 in the series.

Charlotte hasn’t really given anyone trouble in the win-loss column, posting just 2 wins in the past 12 contests. However, Charlotte is a respectable 4-1 ATS in the past 5 games, including 3 straight covers as a double-digit underdog.

Mavericks at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:19 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -850 (bet $850 to win $100) | Hornets +590 (bet $100 to win $590)
Against the spread: Mavericks -13 (-110) | Hornets +13 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 223 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mavericks at Hornets key injuries

Mavericks

F Greg Brown III (personal) out
F Maxi Kleber (back) probable
C Dereck Lively II (knee) questionable

Hornets

G Amari Bailey (illness) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Mavericks at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 115, Hornets 105

Moneyline

The Mavericks (-850) will set you back 8 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward. Dallas should be able to pound the Hornets (+590), but over the years the Mavs have had trouble with them, particularly in the Queen City. Regardless, there is never a reason to bet such a heavy favorite, straight up, or even as part of a multi-team parlay.

PASS.

Against the spread

The HORNETS +13 (-110) haven’t won a lot of games lately, but they have shown some backbone when an underdog of 7.5 or more points, covering 5 of the past 6 games when catching more than 3 buckets.

Charlotte has managed to win 3 of the past 4 games in this series outright, and it covered a double-digit spread in Dallas earlier this season, too.

Over/Under

UNDER 223 (-110) has been a strong play in games involving the Mavericks for a while now.

The total has gone low in 3 of the past 4 games for Dallas, while going 11-3 in the past 14 games since March 11. The Under is also 5-1 in the past 6 games on the road for the Mavs, while going 3-1 in the previous 4 tries against teams from the Eastern Conference.

For the Hornets, the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games, as the offense has picked up lately. However, Charlotte has allowed 115 or fewer points in 5 of the past 8 games, and it should struggle to produce against Dallas.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder (52-25) and Charlotte Hornets (19-58) meet Sunday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Thunder lead 1-0 after a 126-106 home win on Feb. 2, covering the 15.5-point spread as the Over (224.5) cashed

The Thunder lost their 3rd straight game on Friday night, 126-112 to the Indiana Pacers, who knocked down 15 three-pointers in the victory. OKC failed to cover the spread as a 6.5-point underdog while the Over (234) cashed. The Thunder was paced by G Luguentz Dort‘s 22 points and 18 from F Kenrich Williams off the bench. The Thunder have clinched a playoff spot and currently sit as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference.

Charlotte snapped a 4-game losing streak on Friday night with a 124-115 win over the Orlando Magic. It covered the spread as a 12-point underdog and the Over (207) cashed. F Brandon Miller made his first 10 shots from the field and finished with 32 points. He hit 5-of-6 from long range and added 6 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal and a block.

Thunder at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Thunder -360 (bet $360 to win $100) | Hornets +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
Against the spread (ATS): Thunder -8.5 (-110) | Hornets +8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Thunder at Hornets key injuries

Thunder

F Gordon Hayward (leg) questionable
G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) questionable
G Jalen Williams (ankle) questionable

Hornets

F Leaky Black (abdominal) questionable
G Amari Bailey (quad) questionable
C Nick Richards (foot) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Thunder at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 113, Hornets 106

Moneyline

PASS.

You should avoid betting the Thunder (-360), as the juice is too much. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET HORNETS +8.5 (-110).

Clearly, the Thunder are the superior team, but they haven’t played like it lately. They’ve lost 3 straight and failed to cover in 5 of their last 6 games.

Meanwhile, the Hornets have lost 8 of their last 10 games but they have covered 4 of their last 6. Charlotte has also covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 matchups with the Thunder.

Over/Under

BET OVER 216.5 (-110).

In 3 of their last 4 meetings, the teams have gone Over the total. The Thunder have been Over the total in 6 of their last 7 games, and the Hornets have gone Over in 6 of their last 8 games.

The Thunder are the 4th-highest scoring team in the NBA this season while Charlotte allows the 10th-most points in the league.

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Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (18-58) welcome the Orlando Magic (45-31) to Spectrum Center Friday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Magic lead 3-0 and have covered in all 3 games

Orlando is coming off a 117-108 road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, covering as a 4.5-point underdog. It has won 3 straight after losing 3 straight, going 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in that span. They are 49-27 ATS on the season. Orlando is led by F Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 22.4 points per game (PPG).

The Hornets have lost 4 straight games, yet are 2-2 ATS in those. They are coming off an 89-86 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, failing to cover as a 1.5-point favorite. Charlotte is 30-46 ATS on the season and 3-3 ATS in its last 6 at home. It is led by F Miles Bridges at 23.9 PPG.

Magic at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:52 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic -750 (bet $750 to win $100) | Hornets +530 (bet $100 to win $530)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic -11.5 (-110) | Hornets +11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 205.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Magic at Hornets key injuries

Magic

None

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Miles Bridges (wrist) probable
G Seth Curry (ankle) out
F Brandon Miller (wrist) probable
C Nick Richards (plantar fascia) questionable
F Grant Williams (ankle) probable
C Mark Williams (back) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Magic at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 108, Hornets 98

Moneyline

PASS.

The Magic are rightfully a strong favorite and have dominated the series this season, but they aren’t worth any consideration at -750.

Against the spread

BET HORNETS +11.5 (-110).

Charlotte has covered in 2 straight games as a double-digit underdog, losing to the Boston Celtics by 14 as an 18-point underdog and to the LA Clippers by 12 as a 14-point underdog. It has also gone 3-1 ATS in its last 4 games as an underdog of 9 or more. The Hornets have capable scoring in Bridges, but struggle to consistently produce.

Orlando isn’t among the best offenses either and may not pull away by more than this margin. It is 1-1 ATS in its last 2 games as a double-digit favorite and has scored 104 or fewer points in 3 of its last 5. The Magic haven’t rewarded bettors as of late, going just 2-4 ATS in their last 6.

Take HORNETS +11.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 205.5 (-110).

The Magic have gone Under in 5 of their last 6 games and have allowed 103 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5, which were against far more competent offenses than Charlotte.

Orlando ranks 2nd in defensive rating while Charlotte is 28th in offensive rating. The Hornets have gone Under in 2 of their last 4 games and are 36-40 O/U on the season.

Back UNDER 205.5 (-110).

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Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Portland Trail Blazers (19-56) pay a visit to the Charlotte Hornets (18-57) Wednesday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Charlotte leads 1-0 with a 93-80 road win on Feb. 25

Portland lost 104-103 to the Orlando Magic Monday, covering as a 17-point road underdog. Portland played very well in the loss, but it wasn’t able to overcome each of Orlando’s starting 5 scoring at least 14 points. The Blazers have lost 10 consecutive games.

Charlotte was handed a 118-104 loss by the Boston Celtics Monday, covering as an 18-point home underdog. The Hornets were outrebounded 51-40 and allowed the Celtics to score 30 or more points in 2 quarters in the loss. Charlotte has lost 3 consecutive games and is only 1-8 in its last 9.

Trail Blazers at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +116 (bet $100 to win $116) | Hornets -136 (bet $136 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +2.5 (-110) | Hornets -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 213 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Hornets key injuries

Trail Blazers

F Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful

Hornets

F Miles Bridges (wrist) questionable
F Brandon Miller (wrist) questionable
F Grant Williams (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 101, Trail Blazers 100

Moneyline

LEAN HORNETS (-136).

Charlotte has been the slightly better team recently and will have more talent available if Brides, Miller, and Williams can play. Both teams are bad, but I expect the Hornets to pick up the win here especially if they aren’t missing these 3 starters.

This is only a lean because both teams have been very cold recently and because both teams have a lot of injuries that will impact this game.

Against the spread

LEAN TRAIL BLAZERS +2.5 (-110).

Portland has covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 matchups vs. Charlotte and is 6-4 ATS in its last 10 meetings with the Hornets. The Trail Blazers have also been the slightly better team ATS this season, covering in 35 games while the Hornets have covered in only 30 games.

This is only a lean because Portland has been so cold recently and is missing so many key players.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 213 (-110).

The Under hit in Portland’s last game and is 2-1 in Charlotte’s last 3 games vs. Western Conference opponents. The Under has also hit in each of the last 3 Portland-Charlotte matchups.

The Under is also much safer here because of injuries to both teams. With both teams, especially Portland, missing so much talent, it will be hard for either team to find much offense.

Be aware that the Over has been safer in each team’s last 10 games overall.

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Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Celtics (58-16) take on the Charlotte Hornets (18-56) Monday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Charlotte leads 1-0 after a 121-118 home win Nov. 20

Boston picked up a 104-92 win over the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday while covering as a 6-point road favorite. The Celtics lost the turnover battle 13-9, but they outrebounded the Pelicans 51-41. Saturday’s win ended a 2-game skid for the Celtics.

Charlotte was handed a 130-118 loss by the LA Clippers Sunday, covering as a 14-point home underdog. F Miles Bridges put up 33 points, but that wasn’t enough for the Hornets to overcome G/F Paul George and his 41 points or the Clippers’ 57.3% shooting from the field. The Hornets have dropped back-to-back games.

Celtics at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -2200 (bet $2,200 to win $100) | Hornets +1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -17 (-110) | Hornets +17 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Celtics at Hornets key injuries

Celtics

G Jaylen Brown (hand) questionable
F/C Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) questionable

Hornets

(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Aleksej Pokusevski (illness) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 126, Hornets 107

Moneyline

PASS.

Boston (-2200) should easily come away with the win, but the Celtics are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites.

Bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET CELTICS -17 (-110).

Boston has covered the spread in 3 of its last 5 road games and is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 overall. The Celtics are also 5-1 ATS in their last 6 matchups vs. the Hornets. Boston has been the better team ATS this season at 39-32-3, while the Hornets are 29-45.

Be aware that there is always a fair amount of risk when backing a team that is favored so heavily, especially with how Boston can be unpredictable with blowing leads.

Over/Under

BET OVER 218.5 (-110).

The Over has hit in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games and is 7-2-1 in its last 10.

For Charlotte, the Over is 4-1 in its last 5 games. The Over has also hit in each of the last 3 Boston-Charlotte matchups and is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Be aware that the Over/Under numbers have been very even for these squads this season.

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LA Clippers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s LA Clippers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (18-55) welcome the LA Clippers (46-27) to Spectrum Center Sunday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Clippers lead 1-0

The Clippers beat the Hornets at home 113-104 Dec. 26, 2023, failing to cover as 11-point favorites.

Los Angeles is coming off a 100-97 win on the road over the Orlando Magic Friday, covering as a 1.5-point favorite. It has won 2 straight games and is 4-2 over its last 6. The Clippers are just 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in that stretch and 35-38 ATS on the season.

The Hornets have lost 6 of their last 7 and are 1-6 ATS in that span. They are coming off a 115-97 home loss to the Golden State Warriors Friday, failing to cover as 12.5-point underdogs. Charlotte has failed to score more than 98 points in all 6 losses. It is 28-45 ATS on the season. The Hornets are led by F Miles Bridges, who is averaging 21.1 points per game.

Clippers at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clippers -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100) | Hornets +830 (bet $100 to win $830)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -14.5 (-110) | Hornets +14.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Clippers at Hornets key injuries

Clippers

None

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
F Aleksej Pokusevski (illness) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Clippers at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 114, Hornets 97

Moneyline

PASS.

The Hornets are just 3-13 over their last 16 games, so they aren’t worth a play at +830 despite being at home. The Clippers (-1400) are far too expensive to even consider on the moneyline.

Against the spread

BET CLIPPERS -14.5 (-110).

The Hornets have not put up a fight against quality opponents. They are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games as double-digit underdogs and have failed to cover as a 12.5-point, 11-point and 13-point underdog in their last 5 games. Charlotte has lost 4 of its last 5 games by at least 18 points.

The Clippers haven’t been great at covering large spreads, but they are 2-2 ATS in their last 4 road games and have scored at least 116 points in 3 of their last 6. They should be able to score enough to distance themselves from a helpless Charlotte side.

Considering how poor Charlotte has been at covering large spreads, take CLIPPERS -14.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 214.5 (-110).

The Hornets have scored 92 or fewer in 3 of their last 5 games. They rank 29th in offensive rating and haven’t proven they can score with any consistency.

On the other side, the Clippers, who sit 23rd in pace, will likely not want to push the tempo, especially if they’re up in this game. They have a far more efficient offense but are still just 34-39 O/U on the season.

That said, back UNDER 214.5 (-110).

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Golden State Warriors at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Golden State Warriors at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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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Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (44-28) play the 2nd end of a back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets (17-54) Wednesday. Tip-off at Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Cavaliers lead 1-0; Cavs won 115-92 Monday as a 11-point home favorites with the Over (206.5) cashing.

The Cavs had 6 different players score 12 or more points in Monday’s win with C Jarrett Allen, F Evan Mobley and F Georges Niang each going for a team-best 17 points. Allen also had 13 boards for a double-double, while G Darius Garland posted 15 points and 10 rebounds.

The Hornets had 6 players net 11 or more points in the loss, but Charlotte shot just 42.5% (34 of 80) from the field, and 32.1% (9 of 28) from behind the 3-point line. They were dominated on the boards by the Cavaliers, losing the rebound battle 47-33.

The Cavs have won 4 of the past 5 head-to-head meetings, and are 6-2 in the past 8, while going 4-3-1 against the spread (ATS) during the 8-game stretch.

Cavaliers at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:53 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -520 (bet $520 to win $100) | Hornets +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
Against the spread: Cavaliers -10.5 (-108) | Hornets +10.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 206.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cavaliers at Hornets key injuries

Cavaliers

G Donovan Mitchell (nose) out
G Max Strus (knee) questionable
F Dean Wade (knee) out

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
G Seth Curry (ankle) out
F Cody Martin (ankle) out
Mark Williams (back) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Cavaliers at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 114, Hornets 98

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-520) will cost 5.2 times the potential return, and that’s obviously way too much risk for not enough reward.

Cleveland pounded Charlotte in the front-end of this home-and-home 115-92. While the Hornets (+400) have dropped 5 in a row, and 12 of the past 14 outings dating back to Feb. 27, playing the Cavs straight up is just too risky.

PASS.

Against the spread

The CAVALIERS -10.5 (-108) are a solid play, even on the road. Two nights ago, the Cavs took care of business against the Hornets, who have had a tough time scoring the basketball lately.

Charlotte is good for 98 or fewer points in each of the past 5 outings, including just 92 points in Cleveland Monday. The Cavs are getting healthier, with F Evan Mobley returning 2 games ago from an ankle injury. Even without G Donovan Mitchell, the Cavs have enough for the overwhelmed Hornets.

Over/Under

OVER 206.5 (-110) is a strong play in the second end of this back-to-back. There were 207 total points in Monday’s game in Cleveland, which just got the total to the finish line by a half-point.

The Over has cashed in consecutive games for Charlotte, while the Cavs have seen the total go high in 3 of the past 4 outings, while going 7-3 in the past 10 contests.

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Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (17-53) wrap up a 4-game road trip on Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers (43-27). Tip-off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Cavaliers won 3-1 in 2022-23

The Hornets have dropped 4 straight games, while also going 0-4 against the spread (ATS). The Charlotte offense has dried up, scoring 98 or fewer points in each of the outings, cashing the Under in 3 of those contests.

The Cavaliers welcomed F Evan Mobley (ankle) back to the lineup Sunday in Miami after a 19-day absence. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the Cavs were humbled 121-84 by the Heat as 3.5-point underdogs as the Over (203) cashed. The Cavs offense has scored 108 or fewer points in 5 consecutive outings.

Hornets at Cavaliers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +520 (bet $100 to win $520) | Cavaliers -720 (bet $720 to win $100)
Against the spread: Hornets +12 (-108) | Cavaliers -12 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 205 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets at Cavaliers key injuries

Hornets

F JT Thor (shoulder) probable

Cavaliers

F Donovan Mitchell (nose) out
G Max Strus (knee) out
F Dean Wade (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 106, Hornets 95

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-720) will set you back more than 7 times your potential return, and that’s obviously way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. It’s especially risky since the Cavs are playing on no rest after getting pounded in Miami Sunday night. The Cavaliers’ charter flight returned back into Cleveland at 12:31 a.m. ET, so it was a late night for the home side.

PASS.

Against the spread

The HORNETS +12 (-108) are worth a roll of the dice as double-digit underdogs in the front end of this home-and-home set.

The Cavaliers -12 (-112) are just 4-8 ATS this season when playing on no rest. Cleveland has also failed to cover the past 3 games, while going 1-5 ATS in the past 6 when favored by 8.5 or more points.

While Charlotte has also struggled against the number lately, it won April 9 in Cleveland as a 6.5-point underdog, and it is 2-0-1 ATS in the past 3 trips to Northeast Ohio.

Over/Under

UNDER 205 (-110) is worth a look in the front end of the home-and-home set.

Charlotte has scored 100 or fewer points in 7 of the past 9 games, and the Under is on a 14-4 run across the past 18 outings. The Over cashed last time out on Saturday in Atlanta, and the Hornets haven’t had consecutive Over results since Feb. 5-7.

Cleveland has alternated Over and Under results in the past 7 outings. Poor defense has been the reason for the Over results lately, as the Cavs have produced 113 or fewer points in 5 straight games, and 12 of the previous 13 contest.

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