San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 12/01/2024, 08:20  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 12/01/2024 at 12:00 in NBA Prediction

The Charlotte Hornets head to the AT&T Center to take on the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA on Friday night. The hosts are 6-30 and bottom of the Western Conference, while the visitors are 8-27 and 13th in the Eastern Conference. 

The Charlotte Hornets are currently in a slump, losing 14 of their last 15 games and hoping to break a three-game slide after a 123-98 loss to the Kings. Miles Bridges led the team with 24 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Terry Rozier added 22 points. Charlotte ranks 28th in scoring in the NBA, averaging 109.2 points per game, while their opponents rank 26th in defense, allowing 122.3 points per game. Defensively, the Hornets have struggled, conceding 120.1 points per game, placing them 25th in the NBA. Rebounding has also been a challenge for Charlotte, pulling down 41 rebounds per game (28th in the league) while allowing opponents to grab 45.3 rebounds per contest. The Hornets have a considerable injury list, with as many as seven players listed as doubtful for the upcoming match.

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have not been much better than their opponents lately, losing 10 of their last 12 games, but they managed to break a five-game slide with a convincing 130-108 road win over the Pistons. Keldon Johnson led the team in scoring with 17 points off the bench, and Victor Wembenyama and Devin Vassell added 16 points each. Offensively, the Spurs score 8.2 fewer points per game (111.9) than the Charlotte Hornets typically concede (120.1). Defensively, San Antonio have allowed 122.3 points per game, ranking 26th in the NBA. Opponents have shot 49% from the field against them and 38.7% from three-point range. The Spurs' offense has performed better at home (115.2 points per game) compared to road games (108.9 points per game). However, their defense has been worse at home (124.6 points allowed per game) compared to road games (120.3 points allowed per game).