Charlotte begins life without former Rookie of the Year favorite LaMelo Ball (see news feed story), and the Hornets are on a three-game skid as it is (all by double digits) and playing the fourth of a five-game road trip. They figure to be devastated after losing Ball most likely for the season. In addition, No. 1 center Cody Zeller is out here as well with an injury. I'm not comfortable giving the Hornets 5.5 points, though, so we will take Spurs on the moneyline.