Los Angeles Clippers (46-27) vs. Charlotte Hornets (18-55)
March 31, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +15.5; Over/Under: +215
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The LA Clippers and Charlotte Hornets meet Sunday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Clippers vs Hornets prediction.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers recently lost to the Pacers while beating the 76ers and Magic. The LA Clippers are averaging 116.1 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 23.7 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Paul George is averaging 22.4 points and 5.3 rebounds. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer and Norman Powell is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 82 percent from the free throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets recently split two games with the Cavaliers and lost to the Warriors. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 21.1 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 17 points and 4.3 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Grant Williams is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost each of their last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- Each of the Hornets’ last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Team Facts
- The Clippers have won each of their last 11 games against the Hornets.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against the Hornets following a win.
- Each of the Clippers’ last six Sunday night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Clippers vs Hornets prediction
I don’t want to lay double-digit chalk with the Clippers as much as the next guy, but there’s really no alternative. The Hornets are double-digit underdogs more times than not, and they’ve still failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games. Heck, the Hornets are 28-45 ATS on the season, which makes them the second-worst cover team in the NBA, behind only the Hawks. The Hawks and Hornets are the two NBA teams with cover percentages under 40 percent. Backing the Hornets isn’t an option. Give me the Clippers in a road beat down if forced to pick.
