Los Angeles Lakers (27-25) vs. Charlotte Hornets (10-37)
February 5, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +10.5; Over/Under: +232
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The Los Angeles Lakers look for a win after winning 5 of their last 8 games. The Charlotte Hornets are riding a 7-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets prediction.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off wins over the Celtics and Knicks. The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 116.1 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 117.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.9 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 24.7 points and 12.2 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game. The Lakers will meet the Nuggets and Pelicans after this one.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Facts
- The Lakers have lost each of their last five games as road favorites following a win.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games at Spectrum Center.
- Each of the Lakers’ last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
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Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off losses to the Pistons, Rockets, Jazz, Knicks, Bulls, Thunder, and Pacers. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 108.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 120.3 points on 50.4 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 23.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 20.8 points and 7.4 rebounds. Brandon Miller is the third double-digit scorer and Gordon Hayward is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 39.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games following a loss.
- Each of the Hornets’ last six games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off two massive road wins over the Celtics and Knicks, the sort of wins that could turn their season around. While this could set up a letdown spot, the Charlotte Hornets are awful and banged up. The Hornets are not only losing games, but they’ve failed to cover their last 7 efforts, and they’re 16-31 ATS on the season. Only the Hawks are worse at covering numbers than the Hornets. I want nothing to do with the Hornets. Give me the Lakers in a road beat down.
