Warriors vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 18, 2026, 1:40AM | Published: Jan 17, 2026, 3:06PM
The Golden State Warriors will take on the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Chase Center on Sunday, starting at 12:30pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and De'Anthony Melton, the Warriors are looking to overcome a Hornets line-up that includes Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Warriors vs Hornets game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Golden State vs Charlotte NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Warriors a 75% chance of beating the Hornets at Chase Center.
Warriors vs Hornets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Chase Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Warriors $1.34, Hornets $3.35
- Line: Warriors -7.5 ($1.87), Hornets +7.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 236.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Warriors at $1.34 and the Hornets at $3.35.
The Warriors are 7.5-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 236.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Warriors and the Hornets have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 236.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Warriors vs Hornets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Golden State at $1.34 with Bet365
- Line: Hornets +7.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 236.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Warriors vs Hornets best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Warriors vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Warriors vs Hornets at Chase Center on Sunday is the Warriors winning 120-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Golden State vs Charlotte game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Warriors vs Hornets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Golden State vs Charlotte match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Warriors vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Warriors and Hornets at Chase Center is scheduled to commence at 12:30pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Sunday 18 January 2026
- Time: 12:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Chase Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Golden State vs Charlotte predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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