The Spurs are in the playoff hunt. The Hornets are a mediocre Eastern Conference team with a horrendous home record lately. Charlotte has lost nine of its last 10 home games. The Hornets are 1-9-1 ATS during their past 11 home contests.

The Spurs are 7-1-1 ATS the past nine times when playing a below .500 opponent.

San Antonio has revenge and stop-the-pain motivation with three straight losses. Charlotte is a bit fat and happy having pulled off a 119-98 road win against the Cavaliers this past Wednesday.

Sparked by Gordon Hayward's 41 points, the Hornets embarrassed the Spurs, 131-115, at San Antonio on Dec. 15. Hayward is out and the Hornets' rotation is in transition.