Charlotte Hornets at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The San Antonio Spurs (6-30) welcome the Charlotte Hornets (8-27) to Frost Bank Center Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Hornets vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Hornets won both meetings last season

The Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 130-108 on the road Wednesday, covering as a 3-point road favorite. They are 16-20 against the spread (ATS) on the season and snapped a 5-game losing streak. San Antonio has covered in 4 straight games. It is led by No. 1 overall pick F Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 19.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.

The Hornets lost to the Sacramento Kings 123-98 at home Wednesday, failing to cover as an 8.5-point underdog. They have lost 14 of their last 15 games and have covered just 6 of those 15. Charlotte is 14-21 ATS on the season and 3-3 ATS in its last 6 road games. The Hornets are led by G LaMelo Ball, who is averaging 24.7 points, but has played in just 15 games.

Hornets at Spurs odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Spurs -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +1.5 (-110) | Spurs -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 241 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Hornets at Spurs key injuries

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) questionable
F Gordon Hayward (calf) out
F PJ Washington (foot) doubtful
C Mark Williams (back) out

Spurs

F Zach Collins (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Spurs 126, Hornets 120

Moneyline

BET SPURS (-120).

Neither team has won consistently, so at this price, take the home side. On top of that, with Williams out, Wembanyama and the Spurs should have a major size advantage. F Keldon Johnson is a strong defensive option and scorer and should be able to keep F Miles Bridges at bay.

The Spurs have played better than the books have expected as of late, covering 4 straight and 5 of their last 7. The Hornets, who lost 5 of 6 in their last road trip, have struggled over the last several weeks.

Expect that to continue on the road and back SPURS (-120).

Against the spread

PASS.

The spread and moneyline are similar here. Take the risk of it being a close game out of the equation and back the moneyline.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 241 (-110).

These teams play at a fast pace, and the Hornets may get a pick-me-up offensively with Ball questionable. If he plays, tempo gets even faster. That said, the Spurs rank 3rd in pace and are 21-13-2 O/U on the season.

They are 5-2 O/U in their last 7 home games. Both teams also rank in the bottom 6 in defensive rating, so couple the fast pace of the Spurs with porous defensive on both sides of the ball and back OVER 241 (-110).

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