Published Jan 30, 6:46am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 30, 6:46am ET
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One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Charlotte Hornets hosting the San Antonio Spurs. Who has the edge in our Hornets vs Spurs pick?
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| Charlotte Hornets | +156 |
| San Antonio Spurs | -163 |
Charlotte has won each of its last five games, which includes a 123-121 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.
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The Hornets led by double digits after the first quarter, but the game went down to the wire. Kon Knueppel made two free throws with 4.1 seconds remaining, and Cooper Flagg's attempt at the buzzer was off the mark, securing the win for Charlotte.
Knueppel scored a team-high 34 points, along with four rebounds and three assists. He shot 8-for-12 from beyond the arc. Brandon Miller added 23 points and collected six rebounds.
On the other side, the Spurs have won two of their last three games. Their recent triumph was a 111-99 victory against the Houston Rockets.
San Antonio trailed by double digits in the first half before rallying to trim the deficit to two points heading into the final frame. And thanks to a 27-13 scoring edge in the fourth quarter, the Spurs coasted to a double-digit win over a Rockets squad that had beaten them eight days ago.
Victor Wembanyama was a force at both ends of the floor. He finished with 28 points, 16 rebounds, and five blocked shots. De'Aaron Fox contributed 18 points, eight assists, and five rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Although the Hornets have taken eight of the last nine meetings in the series, San Antonio has the third-best record in the league and is a top-10 team at both ends of the floor. With that in mind, look for the Spurs to emerge victorious.
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San Antonio Spurs
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