Clippers vs Hornets Prediction
I’m not running to the window to lay chalk with a bad Clippers team that’s still dealing with injuries to key players. However, the same can be said about the Hornets. Neither of these teams are good, and they’re both down some of their best players. With that said, the Clippers have won two of their last three games, and maybe a win over OKC gets them going.
Also, the Clippers have won 16 straight games against the Hornets. The Clippers haven’t lost to the Hornets since November 2017. It’s almost nine years to the day. When a team has your number, they have your number. We’re laying less than a full bucket. Given the H2H history between these teams, I’ll side with the Clippers at home.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Suns, beat the Cavs, and they play the Lakers next. The Hornets have lost 7 of their last 8 games. The Hornets are 1-4 SU on the road, 3-4 SU at home, and 5-7 ATS on the season.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 98.6 points per game on 40.1 percent shooting and allowing 109.6 points per game on 47 percent shooting. Brandon Miller is averaging 20.6 points and 2.2 assists per game. Naz Reid is averaging 17.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Grayson Allen is averaging 15.2 points and 3.3 assists per game. Grant Williams is averaging 11 points and 2 rebounds per game. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 39.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.6 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Suns, beat the Thunder, and they play the Jazz next. The Clippers have lost 8 of their last 10 games. The Clippers are 0-5 SU on the road, 3-3 SU at home, and 6-5 ATS on the season.
The LA Clippers are averaging 112.3 points per game on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 117.6 points per game on 49.4 percent shooting. Darius Garland is averaging 20.7 points and 2 rebounds per game. Rui Hachimura is averaging 13.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Brook Lopez is averaging 14.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Keaton Wagner is averaging 12.4 points and 3.2 assists per game. The LA Clippers are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Clippers vs Hornets Injury Report
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal due to a knee injury. Brandon Ingram is out with a heel injury. Jordan Miller is out with a rotator cuff injury. Yanic Konan Niederhauser is out after Lisfranc surgery.
Kon Knueppel is out for the Hornets with a hamstring injury. Dennis Schroder is out with a hamstring injury.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last 16 games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have lost seven of their last eight games.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last eight home games against the Hornets following a win.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games following a loss.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Hornets have won each of their last three games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last four games following a win.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last seven games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Clippers’ last 10 day games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.4%).
- Clippers players have recorded the fewest games with 30+ points (1) this season.
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (98.6).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (21.8).