The'Golden State Warriors (3-2) and Charlotte Hornets (2-3) meet Saturday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Warriors were blown out 134-105 at the Phoenix Suns Tuesday but bounced back and covered the spread as 5.5-point home favorites Thursday in a 123-110 win vs. the Miami Heat. G Stephen Curry finished with 33 points and 9 assists, both game-highs.
Golden State is tied with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2nd-best odds to win the NBA Finals at +600 – just behind the Boston Celtics (+550).
Charlotte lost in a 113-93 rout at the Orlando Magic Friday – it was the Magic’s 1st win of the season. F Gordon Hayward scored a team-high 18 points as the Hornets failed to cover as 1.5-point favorites.