The LA Clippers and Charlotte Hornets meet Saturday 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 lost to the Magic and 76ers, and they play the Cavs next. The Clippers have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 111 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.1 points on 47 percent shooting. James Harden is averaging 26.5 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard is averaging 24.3 points and 5.7 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 83.1 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 39.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Pacers and Raptors, and they play the Hawks next. The Hornets have lost 18 of their last 22 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.6 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 50.1 percent shooting. Miles Bridges is averaging 22.3 points and 3.8 assists, while LaMelo Ball is averaging 21.6 points and 6.9 rebounds. Kon Knueppel is the third double-digit scorer and Collin Sexton is dishing 4.8 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 41.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Clippers have lost nine of their last 10 games.
- The home team has won four of the Hornets’ last five games.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Clippers’ last four games at Spectrum Center.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last 14 games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have lost 14 of their last 15 home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in 13 of their last 14 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last eight day games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Hornets’ last nine Saturday home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Ryan Kalkbrenner ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (81.1%) this season.
- LaMelo Ball has recorded 7+ assists in 12 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Ivica Zubac has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (172) of any player in the league this season.
- James Harden is one of only two players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (41.2%).
- The Hornets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.6).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for H2 points per game this season (53.0).
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (83.8).
Hornets vs Clippers Injury Report
The Hornets will be without Josh Green, and Grant Williams. Tre Mann is questionable with an ankle issue.
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Derrick Jones Jr., Jordan Miller, and Kawhi Leonard.
Hornets vs Clippers Prediction
We’ve been fading the Clippers for the last couple of weeks, and it’s paid off, as this team can’t find easy offense outside of Harden. The Clippers are now being asked to play at one on the East Coast. A team with a west coast body clock. This should be fun. The Hornets are racking up the losses themselves, but their injury report is getting better, so we’ll see how they look with more guys back in the mix. The Clippers are 1-6 SU on the road. Give me the Hornets in this near pick em spot.