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Golden State Warriors Aim to Extend Winning Streak against Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center: Preview and Stats

The Golden State Warriors will be looking to extend their winning streak to three games as they take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night at Spectrum Center. The Warriors are coming off a 101-93 victory over Orlando, while the Hornets defeated Cleveland 118-111 in their last game. Both teams have split their last 10 meetings. Golden State is currently favored by 12 points in the upcoming matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Warriors -750 | Hornets +500
• Spread: Warriors -12 (-110) | Hornets +12 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 216.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Golden State will win straight-up is 88%.

Golden State vs Charlotte Stats

Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have rebounded from a two-game losing streak with two consecutive wins, currently sitting in 10th place in the Western Conference standings. They are 2.5 games behind the ninth-placed Lakers and one game ahead of Houston. The team will look to extend their lead over Houston with a win on Friday, which would be their fourth win in their last six games.

Offensively, the Warriors are averaging 118 points per game and scored 101 points in their last game. They are shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from three-point range. Andrew Wiggins led the team with 23 points and six rebounds, while Stephen Curry contributed 17 points, four rebounds, and 10 assists, and Klay Thompson added 15 points and two assists.

Defensively, the Warriors have struggled, allowing 114.7 points per game on average. However, they gave up only 93 points in their last game and will need a strong defensive effort to secure another win. Jonathan Kuminga is questionable for the next game due to a knee injury.

With a power ranking of 14, Golden State ranks 7th in offense and 19th in defense. They have a record of 38-34 and have been performing well in terms of shooting percentages and rebounding. Defensively, they are allowing opponents to shoot 46.90% from the field and 35.93% from three-point range.

Charlotte Hornets Analysis

The Hornets broke their five-game losing streak with a victory over the Cavaliers in their recent game. Despite a loss to the Warriors earlier in February, they aim to avoid a series sweep in their upcoming game on Friday. Charlotte is averaging 106.3 points per game, shooting 57.9 percent from the field and 39.4 percent from three-point range in their last game. Brandon Miller led the team with 31 points and six rebounds, while Tre Mann and Miles Bridges contributed with 17 points each. The Hornets have struggled defensively, allowing 116.8 points per game, but gave up 111 points in their last game. To secure a win, they will need to improve their defensive efforts. Additionally, the Hornets hold a power ranking of 29, ranking 29th for offense and 21st for defense in the league. They have an overall record of 18-54 and have faced Golden State in recent matchups. Check out top sportsbooks for potential profit opportunities.

Golden State Warriors Dominating Ahead of Matchup with Struggling Charlotte Hornets

The Golden State Warriors have been performing impressively, winning two consecutive games and three out of their last four road games. They have been excelling offensively, averaging more than 118 points per game on the road. With their strong rebounding game, they are grabbing over 12 offensive rebounds per game, providing them with additional scoring opportunities. In addition, they have significantly reduced their turnovers in their last three games, minimizing easy-scoring chances for their opponents like the Charlotte Hornets.

On the other hand, the Hornets have struggled in their recent games, losing five out of their last six games and three out of their last five home games. They have been lacking offensive prowess, scoring barely over 100 points per game. Furthermore, their inferior rebounding skills and careless ball handling make it difficult for them to compete against the Warriors.

Given the Warriors' solid defensive performance and ability to contain their opponents, it is reasonable to expect them to maintain their dominance over the Hornets in the upcoming game. Therefore, it is advisable to bet on Golden State covering the spread.

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