San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The San Antonio Spurs pay a visit to the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on Saturday 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 in fine form as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after running past the Rockets in a 111-99 road win on Wednesday. Victor Wembenyama led the team with 28 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks, De’Aaron Fox added 18 points with eight assists, Keldon Johnson added 17 points while Stephon Castle chipped in with 16 points.

As a team, the Spurs shot 54 percent from the field and six of 26 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and leaked 36 points in the first quarter to trail for most of the game until the fourth quarter. They clicked into gear and held the Rockets to just 13 points to pull away and win comfortably in the end. 

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have been on a tear as they’ve won eight of their last 11 games overall. They will be eager to build on their current five-game win streak after sneaking past the Mavericks in a 123-121 road win on Thursday. Kon Knueppel led the team with 34 points on 10 of 16 shooting, Brandon Miller added 23 points while LaMelo Ball chipped in with 22 points and nine assists.

As a team, the Hornets shot 47 percent from the field and 20 of 41 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 33 points in the first quarter to take an early 15-point lead. However, they allowed the Mavericks back into the contest and looked destined for overtime before the Hornets’ Knueppel sunk the game-winning free throws with just 4.1 seconds left on the clock. 

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Hornets have won four of their last five games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Spurs have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a road win.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last six games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a road win.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

• The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 games at Spectrum Center against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Spurs have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The Spurs have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Spurs.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of the Spurs’ last 14 games have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Five of the Hornets’ last six day games at Spectrum Center following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.

San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction

The Spurs are still a little shorthanded with Jeremy Sochan ruled out, while the Hornets have ruled out Mason Plumlee and KJ Simpson once again. The Spurs have been in decent form, but surprisingly, it is the Hornets who head into this contest as the hotter team right now. The Hornets have been on a nice run lately, and it wouldn’t be shocking if they pulled off the upset in this spot. However, the Spurs are relatively healthy, they are well-rested, and they should be able to get the job done in this spot.

Peter Tran's Pick: San Antonio -4.5