The Charlotte Hornets (14-41) travel to the Golden State Warriors (28-26) in the Bay Area. Despite the differences in records, this should be a close game. Because this marks the first time the two sides have met, there isn’t a recent game history to go off. However, these are two of the hottest teams in the league right now.
The visitors look much improved since trading for pieces. They have won four in a row. However, the hosts are 7-1 in their last eight games. While a lot of the star power rests on one side of tonight’s matchup, the underdogs have emerging talent of their own.
Which winning streak continues through the game in the Chase Center tonight?
Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Betting Odds and Details
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Charlotte Hornets | +12.5 -108 |
O 229 -112 |
+525 |
| Golden State Warriors | -12.5 -112 |
U 229 -108 |
-750 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings SportsBook** | |||
Fixture: Charlotte Hornets @ Golden State Warriors
Date And Time: February 23, 2024 @ 10:00 p.m. EST
Location: Chase Center in San Francisco. California
Key Stats
Charlotte Hornets (Averages)
Points: 108.8
Points Allowed: 119.2
Field Goal Efficiency: 40.8/88.8 for 46.0%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 12.1/33.3 for 36.5%
Free Throw Efficiency: 15.0/19.1 for 78.5%
Rebounds: 10.1 Offensive, 31.0 Defensive, 41.2 Combined
Assists: 24.9
Steals: 6.6
Blocks: 4.7
Turnovers: 13.0
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 43.8/87.5 for 50.0%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 13.5/34.9 for 38.7%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 18.1/22.7 for 79.6%
Rebounds Against: 10.0 Offensive, 34.9 Defensive, 44.9 Combined
Charlotte faces a tough challenge playing the veteran Golden State Warriors. Although they are heavy underdogs, this game may go unexpectedly. The Charlotte Hornets are winners of their last four. Despite awaiting the return of LaMelo Ball, this current roster appears to be on the upward swing. In fact, adding a player may hurt at this point, especially considering how much Ball needs the ball in his hands. Additionally, Miles Bridges is here to stay for the time being. Especially being in a contract year, he’s likely to continue to have great performances. He’s also helped by emerging talent Brandon Miller. However you view this team and matchup, the Charlotte Hornets are a tough group to beat by a large margin.
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— MillerMuse (@BMilMuse) October 26, 2023
Golden State Warriors (Averages)
Points: 119.9
Points Allowed: 118.0
Field Goal Efficiency: 43.7/92.2 for 47.4%
Three-Pont Efficiency: 15.1/39.8 for 38.1%
Free Throw Efficiency: 17.3/21.9 for 78.8%
Rebounds: 17.3 Offensive, 31.9 Defensive, 41.2 Combined
Assists: 29.0
Steals: 6.6
Blocks: 4.1
Turnovers: 13.7
Field Goal Efficiency Against: 42.7/90.7 for 47.1%
Three-Point Efficiency Against: 13.1/36.6 for 35.7%
Free Throw Efficiency Against: 19.5/24.4 for 79.9%
Rebounds Against: 10.8 Offensive, 32.1 Defensive, 42.9 Combined
Golden State is playing spectacular basketball. Despite the miles on the shoulders of Steph Curry, he continues to dazzle. But there are areas of concern. Even with nightly heroics from their aging stars, their wins have been close. Additionally, it remains to be seen how Klay Thompson will play in his new bench role. But if they put together another run, it will be something special and spectacular. Especially when you consider how many wrote them off as a team past their window. Tonight against the Charlotte Hornets is just another obstacle to overcome.
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— 𖤐 (@asktheworst) February 21, 2024
Game Prediction
I see this game this game coming down to the end. Although the oddsmakers expect Golden State to blow out the Charlotte Hornets, that’s too high of a line. In fact, this game may be close enough to consider playing the MoneyLine. But to be safe, taking over double-digits in points is easy money. Furthermore, I like the over. Regardless of how you view this game playing out, both teams are likely to score a lot. Although the younger team will hope to push the pace and get transition baskets, their half-court set is focused down low. Meanwhile, the perimeter players for Golden State will likely be able to find success from range. But for today, I am picking against the Warriors to beat the Charlotte Hornets by more than twelve points.
Final Pick
Charlotte Hornets +12.5 and Over 229
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