Charlotte Hornets @ San Antonio Spurs - March 14, 2025

Alright, folks! It’s that time again—game day! The Charlotte Hornets are rolling into the Frost Bank Center to take on our beloved San Antonio Spurs. I can already feel the excitement buzzing in the air, and you know what? I’m feeling pretty confident about this one.

Let’s break it down. The Spurs come into this matchup with a record of 27-37, but don’t let that fool you. They’ve shown flashes of brilliance lately, especially after their last game where they took down the Mavericks 126-116. That was a solid performance, and they covered the spread as favorites. With an average of 113.7 points per game on a shooting percentage of 46.5%, they’ve got some firepower to unleash against a struggling Hornets team.

Now, speaking of the Hornets—they’re sitting at a dismal 16-49 record and have lost 10 out of their last 12 games. Ouch! Their offense is averaging just 105.3 points per game with a field goal percentage hovering around 42.6%. Not exactly numbers that inspire confidence, right? Plus, they failed to cover as underdogs in their last outing against the Hawks, losing by double digits.

Defensively, both teams have their issues. The Spurs allow about 44 rebounds per game while forcing around eight steals; however, they also commit over 16 fouls each night which can be costly if not managed well. On the other hand, Charlotte grabs slightly more rebounds but has been prone to turning the ball over more frequently than San Antonio—15 turnovers per game compared to the Spurs’ nearly 14.

So what does all this mean for tonight’s showdown? Well, I’m predicting that our Spurs will not only win but also cover that -6.5-point spread comfortably! They’ve been finding their rhythm lately and should capitalize on Charlotte’s defensive lapses while exploiting their own home-court advantage.

As for the total score? I’m leaning towards it going OVER tonight’s line of 238.5 points. Both teams have shown tendencies to put up points in recent games—the Spurs especially seem to be hitting their stride offensively while Charlotte has struggled defensively throughout this season.

In summary: expect a spirited battle tonight with our San Antonio Spurs coming out on top against those pesky Hornets! Grab your lucky jersey (you know I’ll be rocking mine), settle in with your favorite snacks, and get ready for some thrilling basketball action! Go Spurs Go!