<p>The Charlotte Hornets host the San Antonio Spurs in a Non-Conference matchup. Tip-off is set for 07:00 PM ET at the Spectrum Center.</p>
<h2>Probable Starting Lineups</h2>
<p><b>San Antonio Spurs</b> PG Dejounte Murray, SG Devin Vassell Q, SF Keldon Johnson, PF Doug McDermott, C Jakob Poeltl</br><br />
<b>Charlotte Hornets</b> PG LaMelo Ball, SG Terry Rozier, SF Miles Bridges, PF PJ Washington, C Mason Plumlee</p>
<h2>Key Injuries</h2>
<p><b> Spurs </b><br />
Devontae Cacok: undisclosed (QUESTIONABLE)
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<p><b> Hornets </b><br />
No Reported Injuries
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<h2>Recent Form</h2>
<p>The San Antonio Spurs come into this game with an overall record of 24-39, placing them 12nd in the Western Conference. Throughout the season, San Antonio has struggled in their 33 road contests, sitting at 13-20. Over the Spurs' last five games, they have picked up just 2 wins. During this stretch, San Antonio is averaging 123.0 points per game, 10.0 points more than their season average of 112.7. This uptick in offensive play has come while playing a group of opponents who are collectively giving up 110.0 points per contest. A key reason for San Antonio's recent struggles is a defensive unit giving up 125.0 points over their previous five contests. This figure is up from their season average of 112.8. In the San Antonio Spurs' most recent game, the team fell to Sacramento by a score of 115-112.</p>
<p>The Charlotte Hornets come into this game with an overall record of 31-33, placing them 10nd in the Eastern Conference. On the season, San Antonio has won exactly half of their 30 home matchups, sitting at 15-15. Over the Hornets' last five games, they have picked up just 2 wins. In this stretch, Charlotte's offense is scoring right in line with their season average, putting up 117.0 points per game. Combined, the Hornets' last five opponents are giving up 108.0 points per contest. In this recent cold stretch, the Hornets are allowing an average of 112.0 points per game, similar to their usual rate of 114.5. In the Charlotte Hornets' most recent game, Charlotte took down Cleveland by a score of 119-98.</p>
<h2>Individual Player Analysis</h2>
<p>As San Antonio travels to take on the Charlotte Hornets, the Spurs' leading scorer is Dejounte Murray. Through 56 games, Murray is averaging 20 points. On the season, he has surpassed his season average in 50.0% of his games. So far, the Hornets are allowing their opponent's top scorer to surpass their season average in 48.21% of their games, placing them 14th among NBA defenses. On the other side, Miles Bridges leads the Hornets in scoring, averaging 19 points across his 63 games. Throughout the season, Bridges has outscored his season average in 52.0% of his outings. On the season, the Spurs have allowed their opponent's top scorer to surpass their season average in 46.94% of their games, giving them a rank of 12nd among NBA defenses.</p>
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<span style="font-size:16px;"><b><span style="color:#008000;">Get more details:</span></b> <a class="advblue" href="https://www.sportsbettingstats.com/nba/matchup/1464091">Spurs/Hornets 3/5/22 Betting Matchup Stats</a></span>
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<h2>Matchup Analysis</h2>
<p>The Hornets come into this game as the more efficient offensive team, averaging 108.7 points per 100 possessions. When playing as the superior offensive unit, Charlotte is winning at a rate of 63%. These wins are coming by an average margin of 12.0 points. On the other side, the Spurs hold the advantage on the defensive end of the floor. So far, they have played 10 games as the better defensive team, picking up 5 wins.</p>
<h2>The Historicals</h2>
<p>Heading into today's matchup, the San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets have met up for 1 game. Charlotte took game one by a score of 131-115.</p>
<h2>How the Public is Betting the Spurs vs Hornets</h2>
<p>67% are betting the Spurs against the spread.<br></p>
<p>52% are wagering on the game to go Under the posted total of 241.5</p>
<h2>Betting Trends Worth Noting</h2>
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<li>Spurs are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.</li>
<li>Spurs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Saturday games.</li>
<li>Hornets are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.</li>
<li>Hornets are 42-15-1 ATS in their last 58 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.</li>
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