Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Charlotte Hornets and Golden State Warriors meet Saturday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Lakers, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Nuggets next. The Hornets have split their last 8 games.

The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 48.2 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.9 points and 7.8 assists, while Miles Bridges is averaging 19.7 points and 6.4 rebounds. Brandon Miller is the third double-digit scorer and Kon Knueppel is dishing 3.6 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Golden State Warriors beat the Trail Blazers and Knicks, and they’ll play the Heat next. The Warriors have won 10 of their last 14 games.

The Golden State Warriors are averaging 115.5 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 28.8 points and 4.7 assists, while Jimmy Butler averages 19.9 points and 4.9 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer, and Brandin Podziemski is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 82 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

• The Hornets have lost each of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Warriors have won each of their last six games against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
• The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against the Hornets.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Warriors have lost three of their last five games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
• The road team has won six of the Hornets’ last seven games.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Saturday games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Hornets’ last four road games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
• Thirteen of the last 16 night games between the Hornets and Warriors have gone UNDER the total points line.

Golden State Warriors Player Facts

• Draymond Green is one of only seven qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (5.9) and assists (5.2) per game this season.
• Jimmy Butler ranks 20th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

• Brandon Miller ranks 28th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (2.7) this season.
• Miles Bridges ranks 15th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (19.7) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Warriors rank 30th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (27.5).
• The Warriors rank 30th for points in the paint per game (42.8) this season.
• The Hornets have missed the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA.
• The Hornets rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.0).

Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Injury Report

The Warriors will be without Seth Curry and Gui Santos.

The Hornets will be without Mason Plumlee.

Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction

The Warriors are going to be favored because they’re the Warriors. While the Warriors are winning games lately, they’re still just 19-22-1 ATS. The Hornets are 24-17 ATS on the season and are showing signs of finishing games and winning. The Hornets have won 4 of their last 5 road games, which includes a beat down of the Lakers on Thursday. I’m hesitant to say it, but the Hornets could be growing up before our eyes. A young team that pushes pace and hits threes, this could be a dangerous spot for an old Warriors side. If the Hornets get their offense going, this could be another upset. Give me the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Charlotte Hornets +6.5