The Golden State Warriors (32-28) travel to face off against the Charlotte Hornets (14-45) on Monday, March 3rd. This game will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte and televised on NBCS. Both the Warriors and Hornets will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Warriors vs Hornets

The Warriors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Warriors fell to 32-28 on the season after a 126-119 road loss to the 76ers on Saturday. Golden State, who entered the game as 6.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 245, going over the pre-game line of 228.5 by 16.5 points.

After a 30-30 tie in the 1st quarter, the Warriors found themselves trailing 67-55 at halftime. They responded by outscoring the 76ers 35-29 in the 3rd quarter, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 30-29 in the final period.

The Hornets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Charlotte’s season continued its downward trend with a 113-100 home loss to the Wizards on Saturday, dropping their record to 14-45. The Hornets, who were favored by four points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 213 points fell short of the 224.5 O/U line.

Charlotte appeared to gain momentum with a 10-0 run, turning a 43-38 deficit into a 48-43 lead. However, the Wizards took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Hornets 30-16, and Charlotte couldn’t recover, despite a competitive 4th quarter.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 29 points and 13 assists in their loss to the 76ers, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency. Overall, the Warriors struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 28.6% with 12 made threes.

Gary Payton II contributed 15 points, and Gui Santos added 9 of his 14 points in the 4th quarter. Draymond Green also had a strong finish, scoring 8 of his 13 points in the final period.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Mark Williams led the Hornets with 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 78.6% from the field in their loss to the Wizards. LaMelo Ball added 20 points, hitting 5 threes at 38.5%, while Miles Bridges contributed 18 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% rate.

The Hornets made 14 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc and 44.1% overall. Williams scored 8 points in each of the final three quarters, while Bridges had 11 of his 18 points in the 2nd quarter.

Warriors Team Defense

The Warriors struggled defensively against the 76ers, giving up 126 points on Saturday, including 37 in the 2nd quarter. Philadelphia shot 52% from the field, with Golden State allowing 30 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.

Golden State had a tough time defending the three, as the 76ers hit 19 threes at a 57% clip. The Warriors sent Philadelphia to the line 28 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Warriors recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Hornets Team Defense

The Warriors struggled defensively against the 76ers, giving up 126 points on 52% shooting. Philadelphia scored 37 points in the 2nd quarter, their highest-scoring period, while the Warriors allowed 30 points in the 1st and 4th quarters.

Golden State had a tough time defending the three, with the 76ers hitting 19 threes at a 57% clip. The Warriors sent Philadelphia to the line 28 times, with the 76ers converting 17 free throws. Defensively, the Warriors recorded 7 steals and 4 blocks.

Warriors vs Hornets Trends

• Golden State has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 124 points per game while allowing 116. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
• In their last five games at home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 95 points per game in this stretch.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
• The Warriors have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Warriors vs Hornets Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +12, the Hornets is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 224, and our model projects the Warriors and Hornets to reach a combined total of 221 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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