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The Golden State Warriors (38-34) face the Charlotte Hornets (18-54) on March 29, 2024 on NBCS.
The Warriors are a double-digit favorite against the Hornets when the Warriors and the Hornets meet. The Warriors are favored by 13 points. The game features an over/under of 219.5.
Warriors vs. Hornets Odds
Point Spread for Warriors vs. Hornets
The spread for this matchup is set at 13 points, with sportsbooks listing the Warriors as the favorite.
Golden State vs. Charlotte Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Golden State has -900 odds to win the game, while Charlotte is listed at +600 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 219.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Friday, March 29, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV: NBCS
Warriors vs. Hornets Betting Trends
The Warriors have registered a 38-32-2 record against the spread this season. This season, Golden State has won 30 out of the 46 games, or 65.2%, in which it has been favored. This season, 36 of the Warriors’ games have gone over the point total.
The Hornets are 27-44-1 against the spread this year. Charlotte has won in 15, or 22.4%, of the 67 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year. Hornets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 34 times this season.
Warriors vs. Hornets Key Players to Watch
Warriors
Stephen Curry’s numbers on the season are 26.5 points, 5.0 assists and 4.4 boards per game. Jonathan Kuminga puts up 16.3 points, 4.8 boards and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 52.9% from the floor. Klay Thompson puts up 17.4 points, 3.3 boards and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 42.6% from the floor and 38.3% from downtown, with 3.4 made 3-pointers per contest (third in NBA). Brandin Podziemski’s numbers on the season are 9.4 points, 5.8 boards and 3.8 assists per contest, shooting 44.6% from the floor and 37.1% from beyond the arc, with 1.2 made 3-pointers per contest.
Hornets
Miles Bridges’ averages for the season are 21.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists, making 46.0% of his shots from the field and 35.0% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 triples per game. Brandon Miller contributes with 17.0 points per game, plus 4.3 boards and 2.4 assists. Nick Richards provides the Hornets 9.8 points, 8.3 boards and 0.8 assists per game, plus 0.4 steals and 1.2 blocks. Grant Williams gets the Hornets 8.1 points, 3.6 boards and 1.7 assists per contest, plus 0.5 steals and 0.6 blocks.
What you need to know about the Warriors
So far this season, the Warriors are scoring 118.0 points per game (eighth-ranked in NBA) and ceding 116.2 points per contest (18th-ranked). The Warriors are allowing 43.3 rebounds per game this season (13th-ranked in NBA), but they’ve provided a lift by averaging 46.8 rebounds per game (best). The Warriors have been one of the top teams in the league when it comes to assists, as they are collecting 29.1 per game (fourth-best in NBA).
On offense, Golden State averages 117.9 points per game at home, compared to 118.1 points per game in away games. Golden State ranks second-best in the NBA by making 14.7 treys per game. In terms of three-point percentage, it ranks 10th in the league at 37.5%. Golden State is surrendering 13.2 threes per game (18th-ranked in NBA) this season, while allowing a 35.9% three-point percentage (ninth-ranked).
The Warriors have a 5-5 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall over their past 10 games. Five of Golden State’s past 10 games have hit the over. The Warriors have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 113.6 points per game in their last 10 outings, 4.4 points fewer than the 118.0 they’ve scored this year. Golden State has been tougher on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 111.5 points per game over its past 10 contests compared to the 116.2 points per game its opponents average on the 2023-24 season.
What you need to know about the Hornets
In 2023-24, the Hornets are second-worst in the NBA on offense (106.3 points scored per game) and 21st on defense (116.8 points allowed). Charlotte is the worst squad in the NBA in rebounds per game (40.7) and third-worst in rebounds allowed (45.3). This season the Hornets are fourth-worst in the NBA in assists at 24.5 per game.
The Hornets score 108.3 points per game at home, and 104.6 away. The Hornets are 22nd in the NBA in 3-pointers made (11.8 per game) and 25th in 3-point percentage (35.1%). Charlotte is the fifth-worst squad in the league in 3-pointers conceded (13.5 per game) and 25th in 3-point percentage defensively (37.7%).
The Hornets have gone 3-7 in their last 10 contests, with a 3-7 record against the spread in that span. In its past 10 contests, Charlotte has hit the over five times. Charlotte is putting up 100.4 points per contest over its last 10 games, which is 5.9 fewer points than its average for the season (106.3). Over their past 10 games, the Hornets are allowing 110.9 points per contest, compared to their season average of 116.8 points allowed.
Warriors vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this contest is Warriors, and we expect that Hornets will cover the spread (Warriors -13). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 219.5 points.
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