Charlotte Hornets at Golden State Warriors: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction
The Charlotte Hornets will conclude their Western Conference road trip tonight as they visit San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors.
Charlotte Hornets at Golden State Warriors: Odds and Moneyline (FanDuel)
Point spread: Warriors -4.5
Money line: Warriors -190/Hornets + 160
Over/under: 239.5
Charlotte Hornets at Golden State Warriors: Injury Report
Hornets: Cody Martin (left knee procedure) and Nick Richards (right ankle sprain) are OUT. Dennis Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain) is QUESTIONABLE.
Warriors: Stephen Curry (shoulder), Andrew Wiggins (groin), Andre Iguodala (hip), and JaMychal Green (illness) are OUT. Draymond Green (right foot soreness) is PROBABLE.
Charlotte Hornets at Golden State Warriors: Key Statistic
Three-point shooting
As is often the case, the three-point shot should play a major role in the outcome of tonight’s game. The Warriors lead the NBA in three-point attempts per game (42.6) and three-pointers made per game (16.2) and are fifth in three-point shooting percentage (38.1%). Meanwhile, the Hornets are 18th in three-point attempts per game (32.9), 26th in three-pointers made per game (10.7), and 30th in three-point shooting percentage (32.6%).
Charlotte Hornets at Golden State Warriors: Key Matchup
LaMelo Ball vs. Jordan Poole
LaMelo Ball continues to play well in his third season, posting career highs in points (23.7) and assists (7.9) while leading the Hornets in three-point shooting percentage (38.4%).
Now in his fourth season, Jordan Poole has posted averages of 19.4 points and 4.3 assists per night. With Stephen Curry out of the lineup for the last five games, Poole has increased his scoring average to 28.6 points per night.
Charlotte Hornets at Golden State Warriors: Prediction
The Hornets have been playing better as of late and have clearly been galvanized by LaMelo Ball’s return to the lineup. Meanwhile, the Warriors have lost five of their last seven games and continue to be without two of their best players in Curry and Andrew Wiggins.
With that said, the Hornets will be on the second half of a back-to-back and will be facing a rested Warriors squad. Look for Golden State to ride the hot shooting of Jordan Poole and the energy of their home crowd to a win.
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What is next for the Charlotte Hornets?
Tuesday, December 27th – vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (7:00 p.m. ET)
Note: Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.