The Charlotte Hornets (14-45) will face off against the Golden State Warriors (32-28) at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, tonight. The game is set for a 7:00 p.m. ET tipoff and will be broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
As of now, the Warriors are 12.5-point favorites over the Hornets on the spread, but the author’s pick for underdog Hornets to stay under their team total of 107.5 points seems like a strong bet. The best line for this pick is available at DraftKings.
The Hornets have struggled with consistency, failing to clear 100 points in six straight games. In their last ten games, they’ve been held under 107.5 points nine times. LaMelo Ball’s return from injury did not provide the expected boost in their previous game against the Warriors, resulting in a 113-100 loss.
Jimmy Butler is expected to return from his back spasms and has led the Warriors’ defense when he’s on the floor. The Warriors have been playing solid defense overall, with an elite defensive rating of 105.7 points allowed per game with Butler in the lineup.
Given these factors, the Hornets’ total of 107.5 seems like a high number, especially considering their recent performance and the opposition’s strong scoring offense.
Source: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/warriors-vs-hornets-prediction-odds-parlay-pick-for-monday-march-3-qs