The Golden State Warriors head to Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Monday night at Spectrum Center. Golden State (32-28) sits in seventh place in the Western Conference, while Charlotte (14-45) has struggled near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET.
The Warriors dominated the Hornets in their last meeting, winning 128-92 at home on Feb. 25. Charlotte has lost six straight games, with most coming by double digits. Meanwhile, Golden State is coming off a loss to Philadelphia that snapped a five-game winning streak.
Warriors Preview – Road Trip Continues
The Warriors are in the middle of a five-game road trip, with Stephen Curry leading the way. He has scored 56 and 29 points in the first two games but was held to just 15 in the previous matchup against Charlotte. Despite that, Golden State cruised to a blowout win.
Golden State will look to get back on track after a tough loss to the 76ers. Draymond Green continues to play a key role, contributing across the board with 13 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists in their last game. The Warriors also rely on Brandin Podziemski, who has stepped up with solid minutes off the bench.
Defensively, Golden State ranks near the middle of the league but has the advantage against a struggling Hornets offense. The Warriors held Charlotte to just 92 points last week and will look to limit them again.
Hornets Preview – Struggles Continue
The Hornets have been one of the league’s worst teams this season. Their offense ranks near the bottom of the NBA, and their defense has struggled as well. In their last three losses, Charlotte has been outscored by 131 points, setting an NBA record for the worst three-game stretch.
Mark Williams has been a bright spot, posting 24 points and 12 rebounds in their last game. He has been productive since returning to the team after his trade to the Lakers was rescinded. LaMelo Ball also returned from a foot injury but is being monitored carefully.
Charlotte’s biggest issue has been shot selection and turnovers. The Hornets often take difficult shots, leading to transition points for opponents. They will need to improve their decision-making to avoid another blowout loss.
Betting Prediction
Golden State enters as the clear favorite after their dominant win over Charlotte last week. The Warriors should control this game, especially if Curry and Jimmy Butler shoot well from beyond the arc. Charlotte’s defense has been weak, making it difficult to see them keeping this game close.
Expect another comfortable Warriors win, with their defense keeping Charlotte in check. The under could also be a good play, given Charlotte’s struggles on offense.
Final score prediction: Golden State 120, Charlotte 100. The Warriors should cover the spread with ease.
Pick: Warriors -12, Under 225.5
This may not be close at all. The Hornets have seen some big-time struggles as of late.
