The Charlotte Hornets (34-39) will be 3-point underdogs at home in the Spectrum Center when they take on the San Antonio Spurs (43-31). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 220.5 points and it will air on Fox Sports Carolina at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last outing. The Hornets (11.5-point underdogs) defeated the Toronto Raptors 115-114, while the Spurs (2-point favorite) beat the Boston Celtics 115-96. The Charlotte game went 5.5 points over the projected point total of 223.5, while the San Antonio game finished 11 points under the projected point total of 222.
San Antonio dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.551 (above their season average of 0.534) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.4 (above their season average of 20.7). Boston recorded marks of 0.441 and 21.6, respectively, for those same stats. The Hornets, on the other hand, had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 30.4 (above their season average of 22.2) and had a turnover percentage of 6.5 (better than their season average of 10.7). Charlotte’s Kemba Walker played well, finishing with 15 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds. LaMarcus Aldridge, meanwhile played a key role for San Antonio with 48 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this season, Walker led the Hornets to a 108-93 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 33 points. The two teams combined to score 201 points, which was well under the projected point total of 220.5, and Charlotte covered as a 7-point underdog. Charlotte won the rebounding battle. The Hornets had eight offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Spurs had three and 36, respectively.
Just over half of the Spurs’ games have finished over the projected point total. San Antonio heads into the contest with records of 43-31 straight up (SU) and 41-31-2 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Hornets’ 73 games, 41 have finished over the projected point total. Moreover, Charlotte is 34-39 SU and 33-38-2 ATS.
Charlotte should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Charlotte ranks second in the league at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 11.8 percent), while San Antonio forces the fewest turnovers (11.6 percent). Furthermore, the Spurs rank fifth in offensive efficiency (111.4), while the Hornets rank 23rd in defensive efficiency (110.2).
San Antonio Spurs at Charlotte Hornets Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Hornets, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Hornets rank 23rd in fast break points per game (11.2) while the Spurs rank 26th (10.5).
- San Antonio ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (4.2) while Charlotte ranks 27th (6.2).
- The Hornets rank 16th in points off turnovers per game (16.0) while the Spurs rank 27th (14.3).
- San Antonio ranks 15th in assists per game (24.6) while Charlotte ranks 25th in assists allowed per game (25.8).
- Charlotte ranks 20th in points in the paint per game (46.7) while San Antonio ranks 28th (43.1).
- The Hornets rank 10th in three pointers attempted per game (33.7) while the Spurs rank last (24.9).
- The Hornets rank 21st in steals per game (7.1) while the Spurs rank last (6.1).
- Charlotte ranks 15th in second chance points per game (13.3) while San Antonio ranks 28th (11.5).
- San Antonio is 14-3 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Charlotte is 10-4.
- When reaching 100 points, the Hornets are 33-27 and the Spurs are 42-20.
- San Antonio is 17-18-2 ATS on the road, while Charlotte is 18-18-2 ATS at home.
- Of the Spurs’ 37 road games, they have 23 overs and 14 unders.
- The Hornets have 20 overs and 18 unders in 38 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Spurs are 3-1-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 3-2.
- In their last five games, San Antonio has 4 unders and 1 over, while Charlotte has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Spurs have scored an average of 108.8 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 105.0 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.4, up from 0.9 for the season.
