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LA Clippers (27-20) vs. Charlotte Hornets (12-32)
January 31, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +13.5; Over/Under: 212
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The LA Clippers and Charlotte Hornets meet Friday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Clippers Pick.

LA Clippers Betting Preview

The LA Clippers beat the Spurs, lost to the Suns, and they play the Raptors, Lakers, and Pacers next. The LA Clippers are averaging 110.3 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 107.1 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 24 points and 3.6 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.7 points and 5.8 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard is the third double-digit scorer and Ivica Zubac is grabbing 12.8 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.


Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Lakers and Nets, and they play the Nuggets, Wizards, and Bucks next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 107 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28.2 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 19 points and 7.5 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

  • The underdogs have won four of the Hornets’ last six games at Spectrum Center.
  • The Clippers have lost each of their last four road games following a road win.
  • The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last four games after losing as favorites.
  • The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

  • The Hornets have lost each of their last 15 games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
  • The Clippers have won each of their last 12 games against the Hornets.
  • The Clippers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Southeast Division opponents.
  • The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents after losing as favorites.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (42.9%).
  • The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
  • The Clippers rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.1).
  • The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (52.5).

Hornets vs Clippers Injury Report

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury. Mark Williams will be out with a foot injury. LaMelo Ball will be out with an ankle injury.

The LA Clippers will be without P.J. Tucker, Kris Dunn, and Cam Christie.

Hornets vs Clippers Prediction

The Charlotte Hornets are down their two best players, and it’s hurting them big time. The Hornets have lost four of their last five games, and that includes a 21-point loss to a bad and injured Nets team. It’s impossible to get behind the Hornets with confidence, regardless of what the number is. The LA Clippers are healthy for the most part, and they’ve covered eight of their last nine games. I’m not a fan of double-digit chalk, especially with road teams, but I can’t do anything with the Hornets given the injury situation and current form. It’s Clippers or pass for me.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: LA Clippers -13.5

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Randy Chambers

Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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