If there’s one team in the NBA you never have to worry about getting too high on themselves, it’s the San Antonio Spurs. The perennial contenders are fresh off a 87-79 home victory over the mighty Golden State Warriors – their biggest win of the season – but will have their hands full once again Monday versus the streaking Charlotte Hornets. Backing the Hornets as home underdogs has been extremely profitable as of late, as Kemba Walker and company are 3-0 ATS in their past three as home dogs. Books opened Charlotte as 6-point underdogs for the tilt.
- The Spurs are 5-0 SU in their last five games against teams with winning records.
- The total has gone UNDER in the Hornets' last three games with a closing total of 199.5 or less.
- The Hornets are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as an underdog of 6.0 or less.
The Spurs possess the best defense in the NBA, so it’s no surprise they’ve become a boon for UNDER bettors. Ten of San Antonio’s previous 13 matchups have gone below the closing total. Oddsmakers opened the total for tonight’s contest at 198.5. Gregg Popovich’s crew lead the Association with 92.3 points allowed per game.
Charlotte is no slouch, however. The Hornets are one of the hottest teams in the league, whose 17-5 SU record since January 31 is the NBA’s third best behind San Antonio (20-2) and Golden State (19-3).
One player to keep an eye on in the tilt is Kemba Walker. The Hornets’ point guard has totalled 56 points in the last two meetings between the squads.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sports bettors looking to pick the Charlotte Hornets as their prediction for this matchup, they were listed earlier as 6-point underdogs on the betting odds board at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total over/under for points scored have seen that line set at 205 for Monday at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 105-100 victory for the Spurs. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Charlotte Hornets bring a 39-30 record (36-32-1 ATS) to the battle against the 59-10 San Antonio Spurs, who are 41-28 ATS. Fans OVER/UNDER betting have seen Charlotte Hornets go 32-36-1 so far and the San Antonio Spurs go 30-37-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Charlotte vs San Antonio injuries news.
The Charlotte Hornets sit at No. 5 in the current NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the San Antonio Spurs are at No. 2 on that betting chart.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Charlotte's No. 15-rated NBA squad against San Antonio's No. 9-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Charlotte rates No. 3 in the league with 10.55 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 25 with 7.17 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Spurs got a 26-point performance from Lamarcus Aldridge, who added 26 rebounds as San Antonio ran past Golden State 87-79 on Saturday at AT&T Center.
The Hornets endured a 101-93 loss at the hands of the Nuggets on Saturday, despite a 24-point effort from Nicolas Batum at Time Warner Cable Arena.
- San Antonio is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
- San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Antonio's last 13 games
- San Antonio is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Charlotte is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games
- Charlotte is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
- Charlotte is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
- Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing San Antonio
Next Betting Matchups
San Antonio home to Miami, Wednesday, March 23rd
Charlotte at Brooklyn, Tuesday, March 22nd
