The Hornets will play the Warriors on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Charlotte Hornets and the Golden State Warriors will tip-off on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets come to this game with a 89.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Golden State Warriors, is currently 93.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 8-14 away team record. They now rank 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Golden State Warriors - The Golden State Warriors come to the floor sporting a 15-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 3rd in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 14th (116.6) for average points scored per game. The Golden State Warriors stand 18th, averaging 115.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.7 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 14th in the league. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors currently rank 23rd in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 113.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 4-4 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Golden State Warriors, come to the game with a 5-3 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 15-26 overall record, while the Golden State Warriors have a 23-19 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Charlotte Hornets face the Golden State Warriors...in a clash of East vs. West on January 17, 2026.
The Warriors' venue will be alive with excitement as they host...the struggling Hornets with a 15-26 overall standing this season.
The Hornets are 4-4 in their division, while the Warriors stand...strong at 5-3 in theirs. It will be a battle indeed.
Charlotte averages 116.6 points per game, just ahead of Golden State's 115.8...points per game. This game is sure to be high-scoring.
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below.
Best Hornets at Warriors Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Golden State Warriors |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Golden State Warriors |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Golden State Warriors are -8.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +8.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Golden State Warriors are the -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Hornets
Warriors
1/17/26 8:40pm EST | +8.5 -118-8.5 -102 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +8.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Golden State Warriors - Golden State Warriors bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -8.5 Golden State Warriors favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Golden State Warriors Prop Bets
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Hornets
Warriors
Game to Overtime
1/17/26 8:40pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 114.5 o -115114.5 u -110Bet |
Warriors
Team Total Points
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 122.5 o -115122.5 u -110Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet |
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Brandin Podziemski
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -118Bet |
Collin Sexton
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
De'Anthony Melton
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
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Draymond Green
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Gary Payton II
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1405.5 u +105Bet |
Jimmy Butler
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -118Bet |
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LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -115Bet |
Moses Moody
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1457.5 u +105Bet |
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Quinten Post
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Sion James
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -125Bet |
Stephen Curry
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
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Will Richard
Points Scored
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
Brandin Podziemski
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -118Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -125Bet |
Draymond Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
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Gary Payton II
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11811.5 u -110Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 27.5 o -11527.5 u -115Bet |
Stephen Curry
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at GSW 1/17/26 8:40pm EST | 37.5 o -11037.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Golden State Warriors | 29 | 26 | 0.527 | +12.5 | 18-10 | 11-16 | 6-4 | 19-16 | 115.5 | 113.7 | +1.8 | L1 | 4-6 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 26 | 29 | 0.473 | +15.5 | 12-14 | 14-15 | 8-4 | 16-20 | 115.7 | 113.8 | +1.9 | W1 | 9-1 |
Charlotte Hornets & Golden State Warriors Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Warriors | +15000 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Golden State Warriors Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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