San Antonio Spurs vs Charlotte Hornets Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Mar. 5

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 05, 2022, 3:23 PM
  • The Hornets (29-31) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Spurs (23-36)
  • Total (Over/Under): 240.5 points
  • Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSE & CW35

The San Antonio Spurs visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte.

The Hornets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

So far this NBA season, the Spurs are 32-30 against the spread, while the Hornets are 34-28 against the spread.

The Spurs vs Hornets Over/Under is 240.5 total points for the game.


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Spurs vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
San Antonio Spurs+3.5 -110O 240.5 -110135
Charlotte Hornets -3.5 -110U 240.5 -110-160

Against the spread this NBA season, the Spurs have gone:

  • 32-30 against the Spread (-1 Units / -1.44% ROI)
  • 24-39 against the Moneyline (-9.1 Units / -10.44% ROI)
  • 31-28 against the Over for game total points (+0.2 Units / 0.29% ROI)
  • 28-31 against the Under for game total points (-6.1 Units / -8.8% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have covered the 1Q Spread in 39 of their last 61 games (+14.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have covered the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 43 games (+12.49 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have covered the 3Q Spread in 19 of their last 28 games (+9.15 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 33 away games (+9.13 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have covered the 2Q Spread in 22 of their last 35 games (+8.86 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only covered the 2H Moneyline in 22 of their last 62 games (-19.39 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only covered the 1Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 43 games (-16.75 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only covered the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 63 games (-14.47 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only covered the 4Q Spread in 5 of their last 26 away games (-13.69 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only covered the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 61 games (-13.14 Units / -20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone:

  • 34-28 against the Spread (+3.2 Units / 4.55% ROI)
  • 31-33 against the Moneyline (-7.95 Units / -8.1% ROI)
  • 30-33 against the Over for game total points (-6.3 Units / -8.95% ROI)
  • 33-30 against the Under for game total points (+0 Units / 0% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 1Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 26 games at home (+12.25 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 2H Moneyline in 37 of their last 64 games (+10.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 37 of their last 64 games (+8.34 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.69 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the Moneyline in 3 of their last 13 games at home (-19.75 Units / -62% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 28 games at home (-15.12 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 32 games (-14.20 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 33 games (-11.26 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 30 games at home (-10.33 Units / -22% ROI)

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San Antonio Spurs: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Spurs are 21-42 (.333) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Spurs are 8-19 (.296) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .468

The Spurs are 6-14 (.300) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .439

The Spurs are 6-27 (.182) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .298

Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the San Antonio Spurs

The Hornets are 8-18 (.308) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .493

Injury Report: Hornets vs. Spurs - Saturday's Game, Mar. 05

  • Jalen McDaniels (Hornets): The Hornets have listed McDaniels as DOUBTFUL for Saturday's game (Mar. 5) against the Spurs.
  • James Bouknight (Hornets): The Hornets have listed Bouknight as OUT for Saturday's game (Mar. 5) against the Spurs.
  • Gordon Hayward (Hornets): Hayward is out indefinitely after undergoing an MRI on his left ankle.
  • San Antonio Spurs - No Injuries Reported

San Antonio Spurs Offensive Stats & Trends

The Spurs have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,238 assists/ 567 TOs) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Spurs had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,759 assists/ 791 TOs) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Spurs have a 20% free throw rate (831 free throw attempts/4,200 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

The Spurs averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (791 turnovers/72 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,206 assists/ 555 TOs) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Hornets have a 21% free throw rate (1,023 free throw attempts/4,763 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (582 assists/ 265 TOs) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Hornets have averaged 0.54 points per possession (2,493 points/4,780 possessions) in the second half this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.51

San Antonio Spurs Defensive Stats & Trends

The Spurs have blocked 236 shots this season — 8th most among NBA teams

The Spurs blocked 366 shots last season — 10th most among NBA teams

The Spurs have 350 steals this season — 10th most among NBA teams

The Spurs have blocked 602 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th most among NBA teams

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 32.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,477 rebounds/45 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Hornets have blocked 225 shots this season — tied for 9th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have 397 steals this season — 3rd most among NBA teams

The Hornets stole the ball 565 times last season — 10th most among NBA teams


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