Golden State Warriors at Charlotte Hornets NBA Picks & Parlay 12/6/2017
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
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The Golden State Warriors head to Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. The opening line for this game has Golden State as 5.5 point favorites.
The Warriors come into this game with an overall record of 19-6. They are 1st in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of 11.3 as they are averaging 118.5 points per game while giving up 107.2 per contest. The Hornets have an overall mark of 9-13. They currently are 3rd in the Southeast Division. They are averaging 105.4 points per contest and giving up 106.4, which is a point differential of -1.0.
Valuable Golden State Warriors Betting Trends
The Golden State Warriors are 12-13-0 against the spread
The Golden State Warriors are 14-11-0 against the over/under
Important Charlotte Hornets Betting Trends
The Charlotte Hornets are 10-11-1 against the spread
The Charlotte Hornets are 10-11-1 against the over/under
Key Golden State Warriors Injuries
12/04/17 G Patrick McCaw Nose left last game, is "?" Wednesday vs Charlotte
12/04/17 PG Shaun Livingston Suspension Served is probable Wednesday vs Charlotte
12/04/17 PG Stephen Curry Ankle left last game, is "?" Wednesday vs Charlotte
12/04/17 C Zaza Pachulia Shoulder is "?" Wednesday vs Charlotte
Key Charlotte Hornets Injuries
No key injuries to report
Player Spotlight
Kevin Durant averages 24.6 points per contest in 34.1 minutes per game this year. He averages 5 assists per game and 6.4 rebounds per contest for Golden State. His field goal percentage is 52% for the season while his free throw percentage is 86%. Stephen Curry comes into this game averaging 26.3 points per contest while playing 32.6 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 5.1 rebounds per contest and distributes 6.6 assists per game. His FG percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is 93%.
Player Spotlight
Kemba Walker averages 22.7 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 35.1 minutes per game. He also brings in 3.7 rebounds per game and 6.3 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is 87%. Jeremy Lamb has scored 15.7 points per contest while playing 28.5 minutes per game this season for the Hornets. He hauls in 5 rebounds per contest and has 3.3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is at 86%.
Useful Team Statistics
The Warriors allow 107.2 points per contest which is 20th in the NBA. They also surrender a 44% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 1st and 8th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 41.6 rebounds a game which ranks 8th, and they allow 23.8 assists per game which puts them in 20th place in the league. They force 15.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 21st in the NBA. Golden State averages 118.5 points per contest this year, which is 1st in the league. Their average scoring margin is 11.32 and their shooting percentage is 51% as a unit, which has them ranked 1st. From 3-point territory they shoot 40%, which is good for 1st in the NBA. They average 44.8 boards per contest and 31.1 assists per game, which ranks them 10th and 1st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 3rd with 16.5 per game.
Useful Team Statistics
The Hornets give up 106.4 points per game, which ranks them 16th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 8th and 6th in those defensive statistics. They rank 17th with 22.8 dimes allowed per game and 18th with 43.5 boards surrendered per contest. The Hornets are 3rd in the league in forcing turnovers with 13.4 per contest this year. Charlotte is 15th in the NBA with 105.4 points per contest this season. They are 25th in the league in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -1. They shoot 35% from beyond the arc, which is good for 24th in the league. They are 3rd in the NBA in rebounding with 46.9 boards per contest and 26th in assists per game with 20.4. The Hornets are 30th in turnovers per contest with 13.7.
Advanced Statistics
The Warriors are 1st in the league in defensive rating with 105, and their offensive rating of 116.1 is ranked 24th. They are 4th in the NBA in pace with 101.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 59% is 1st. As a unit they are 1st in the league in true shooting percentage with 62% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shot attempts, ranking 9th in the NBA. Golden State is 4th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.7 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.5 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 28th in the NBA.
Advanced Statistics
Charlotte is 30th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.1 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 51%, which is 20th in the NBA. The Hornets are 20th in the league in defensive rating with 107.1, and their offensive rating of 106.1 is ranked 17th. They are 10th in the NBA in pace with 98.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 26th. As a unit they are 24th in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 30% of their shot attempts, ranking 22nd in the NBA.
So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?
Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Charlotte +5.5 and under 219.5 total points
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