Hornets vs. Warriors Odds & Betting Predictions - January 18, 2026

12 AST in 12/31 matchup. This profiles well for Draymond’s assist role based on coverage and offensive structure. In the prior meeting, Golden State consistently used him as the middle-of-the-floor connector, with Draymond catching at the nail and on the short roll after the defense top-locked and showed high on Steph actions. Those touches came with the defense already tilted, creating built-in passing angles. From an analytics standpoint, this is where Draymond’s assists come from. His assist rate spikes on short-roll possessions and DHO sequences, especially when opponents force the ball out of Steph’s hands early. Golden State generates a high volume of corner and dunker-spot looks out of these actions, and Draymond is the first decision-maker on them. It’s also a solid buy-low spot. This hasn’t cashed in his last three games, but that aligns with Stephen Curry shooting just 23.1% from three over that stretch, which directly suppresses assist conversion without changing Draymond’s role or touch profile. The usage and reads are still there. In a rematch, defenses typically double down on taking Steph out early, which increases Draymond’s on-ball reps in advantage situations. #PlayerProps