NBA Predictions: Warriors vs. Hornets to be low-scoring? 12/6/17
Will tonight’s matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets turn into a low-scoring affair when the two teams meet at 8:00 p.m. ET?
The Odds: Warriors at Hornets, 8:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday
According to oddsmakers, the Warriors are now 5-point road favorites to beat the Hornets tonight. Golden State opened as a 5.5-point favorite but the line has dropped a half-point. As for the total, the number hit the board at 219.5 but has dropped all the way down to 214.5 at most books.
Golden State enters play with a 19-6 record on the year and a 11-3 mark on the road. Charlotte, meanwhile, is 9-13 on the year and 8-3 at home. From a betting standpoint, the Warriors are 12-13 at the betting window this season and 7-7 ATS on the road. The Hornets are 10-11 against the spread and 8-3 against the number at home.
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
Stephen Curry is out tonight with an ankle injury and Draymond Green is doubtful with a shoulder injury. Zaza Pachulia (shoulder) is also probable, while Patrick McCaw (nose) is out.
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
As of this writing, there is no player listed on Charlotte’s injury report.
Our Prediction
The under has cashed in 11 of the Warriors’ last 16 games when they face an opponent from the Southeast. The under is also 5-2 in the Warriors’ last seven games played on Wednesday and obviously this team will be limited with Curry and Draymond out.
On the other side, the under is 4-0 in the Hornets’ last four games when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game. In their last five games, the under has cashed four times. Finally, the under is 11-5 in the Hornets’ last 16 games when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
