Jan. 31, 2026, 2:24 a.m. ET
The San Antonio Spurs (32-15) and Charlotte Hornets (21-28) meet Saturday at noon ET at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Spurs vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Hornets swept 2-0 last season
The Spurs won at the Houston Rockets 111-99 Wednesday, covering as 2.5-point underdogs with the Under (220.5) cashing. C Victor Wembanyama went off for 28 points and 16 rebounds — both game-highs — in the win. San Antonio has traded off wins and losses over its last 5 games, while going 2-3 against the spread (ATS). The Spurs are 24-22-1 ATS on the season — not counting the 124-113 loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup title game in Las Vegas in December.
The Hornets edged the Dallas Mavericks 123-121 Thursday, failing to cover as 3.5-point road favorites. The Over (226.5) cashed as rookie G Kon Knueppel scored a career-high 34 points and nailed 8 triples, also a career-best. Charlotte has won 5 in a row with a 3-2 ATS showing. The Hornets are 28-21 ATS on the season.
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Moneyline (ML): Spurs -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Hornets +145 (bet $100 to win $145)Against the spread (ATS): Spurs -3.5 (-118) | Hornets +3.5 (-102)Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Spurs at Hornets key injuries
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G Josh Green (Achilles) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Spurs at Hornets picks and predictionsPrediction
Spurs 111, Hornets 109
PASS.
Avoid betting the moneyline. The Hornets (+145) are an intriguing play, especially at full strength, but the preferred route is for them to cover the spread.
BET HORNETS +3.5 (-102).
The Hornets have been rolling, and with their starting 5 healthy, they’ve been among the most dangerous teams in the NBA. Charlotte has covered in 3 of its last 4 games when the spread closes within 5 points.
The Spurs have struggled as of late, especially as a favorite. They are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games when favored and 3-5 ATS across their previous 8 contests overall.
BACK HORNETS +3.5 (-102).
BET UNDER 226.5 (-115).
Both teams are trending towards the Under here. The Spurs have gone south of the total in 5 straight games and have allowed 111 or fewer points in each of those.
The Hornets are 2-5 O/U in their previous 7 outings and have allowed sub-100 points in 5 of those. Both defenses are young and competing at an elite level. TAKE UNDER 226.5 (-115).
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