Charlotte Hornets (12-36) vs San Antonio Spurs (22-26)
Game Info: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Spectrum Center)
Betting Odds: Charlotte Hornets +11.5 -- Over/Under: 225.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The San Antonio Spurs and the Charlotte Hornets collide at the Spectrum Center on Friday night. Here’s a San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs have been doing it tough lately as they've lost seven of their last 10 games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after outlasting the Hawks in a thrilling 126-125 road win on Wednesday. Victor Wembenyama led the team with 24 points and 12 rebounds, De'Aaron Fox added 24 points with 13 assists, Jeremy Sochan scored 15 points off the bench, while Harrison Barnes chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Spurs shot 50 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered an early 20-point lead before Wembenyama saved the day with the game-winning free throw with just 2.2 seconds left on the clock.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been in terrible form as they've lost eight of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a six-game slide after getting beaten by the Bucks in a 112-102 loss on Wednesday. Nick Smith Jr led the team with 23 points on nine of 15 shooting, Miles Bridges and KJ Simpson scored 15 points each while Moussa Diabate chipped in with 10 points, 13 rebounds, and two assists. As a team, the Hornets shot 43 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the start and allowed 38 points in the first quarter to fall behind by as many as 21 points which was always too much to overcome despite a better effort in the second half.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Spurs have lost nine of their last 10 road games following a road win.
- The Hornets have won six of their last seven night games against the Spurs.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 road games against Southeast Division opponents.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has won seven of the Hornets' last eight games.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 13 games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Hornets' last nine home games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Spurs' last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Spurs are still shorthanded with Charles Bassey still out, while the Hornets keeping an eye on Lamelo Ball who is questionable for this one. The Spurs were really struggling before their thrilling win over the Hawks on Wednesday, but they still open as massive favorites against this slumping Hornets team who have won just one of their last nine games. The line is hefty for this matchup, but the Spurs are coming into this one fresh off a great win and they're only going to get better with every game that Fox plays with his new team, so I am sticking with the Spurs to get the win and cover on the road in this spot.
Peter’s Pick San Antonio -11.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
