The Charlotte Hornets are hosting the Golden State Warriors in this matchup tonight. The Hornets are coming off a double-digit loss at home to the Washington Wizards, 113 to 100. Meanwhile, the Warriors are coming off a 126 to 119 loss on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers. This game should be electric between two of the league’s best point guards, Steph Curry and LaMelo Ball. Let’s dive into this early evening NBA action and cook up another winning slip.
Golden State Warriors vs. Charlotte Hornets Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Golden State Warriors | -12.5 (-108) | Over 228.5 (-108) | -750 |
| Charlotte Hornets | +12.5 (-112) | Under 228.5 (-112) | +525 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Golden State Warriors vs. Charlotte Hornets Match Details
- Fixture: Golden State Warriors @ Charlotte Hornets
- Date and Time: March 3rd, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
Key Stats
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are coming off a tough road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers 126-119. Despite the loss, Steph Curry played exceptionally. Curry finished the game with 29 points, five rebounds, and 13 assists while shooting 10/18 from the floor, including five or 12 from distance. Draymond Green had a solid game despite his inefficiencies in shooting the basketball. Green finished the game with 13 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Quinten Post had a nice game off the bench with 16 points and nine rebounds in only 25 minutes. The Warriors sit in 7th place in the Western Conference with a record of 32-28 on the season.
Defensively, the Warriors are a middle-of-the-pack team. For the season, they ranked 10th in points allowed per game, 12th in opponent field goal percentage, 19th in opponent three-point percentage, 15th in blocks per game, sixth in steals per game, fourth in rebounds per game, and eighth in defensive writing per. In terms of injuries, outside of Jonathan Kuminga, the Golden State Warriors are a fully healthy team. The Warriors have a record of 7-3 in their last 10 games, including 7-3-0 against the spread in that same stretch.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a tough win at home against the Washington Wizards 113-100. Despite the loss, Mark Williams was fantastic. Williams finished the game with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks while shooting an efficient 11 /14 from the floor as well. LaMelo Ball had a solid game despite shooting seven for 19 from the floor. Ball finished the game with 20 points, seven rebounds, and three assists and was a +6 when he was on the floor. With a record of 14 and 45 on the season, the Hornets are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference.
Despite the poor record, the Hornets have a solid defense. For this season, they rank 13th in points allowed per game, 16th in opponent field goal percentage, 2nd in opponent three-point percentage, 23rd in blocks per game, 16th in steals per game, 6th in rebounds per game, and 16th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Miles Bridges and Seth Curry are probable for this game against Golden State. Over their last 10 games, the Charlotte Hornets have a record of 1-9, including 3-6-1 against the spread.
Prediction
The Golden State Warriors will win on the road against the Charlotte Hornets and cover the massive 12.5-point spread in this game. The Charlotte Hornets are among the worst teams in the NBA. They are on a six-game losing streak and have lost nine of their last 10 games, including six of the nine losses coming by double digits. With Steph returning home, I expect him to show up and show out in front of his home crowd. Golden State jumps out on top early and cruises to a big win on the road over the Charlotte Hornets.
Final Pick
Golden State Warriors -12.5 (-108)
