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LA Lakers (25-18) vs. Charlotte Hornets (12-30)
January 27, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets +6; Over/Under: 222
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The LA Lakers and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Lakers Pick.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers beat the Warriors and Celtics, and they play the 76ers, Wizards, and Knicks next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.5 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.9 points and 11.9 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23.7 points and 7.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.


Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Trail Blazers, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Nets, Clippers, and Nuggets next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 107.6 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28.9 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 18.6 points and 7.3 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 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

  • The Hornets have won each of their last six home games against the Lakers following a win.
  • The Lakers have lost each of their last seven Monday games.
  • The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Lakers’ last 10 games at Spectrum Center.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

  • The Hornets have lost each of their last 13 night games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Lakers have won each of their last eight games against the Hornets following a win.
  • The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
  • The Lakers have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against the Hornets at Spectrum Center.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

  • LaMelo Ball ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.2) this season.
  • Miles Bridges ranks 8th amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (87.3%) this season.

Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts

  • Austin Reaves ranks 20th amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.1) this season.
  • Max Christie ranks 19th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (85.2%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (43.1%).
  • The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
  • The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.3).
  • The Lakers rank 28th in the league for rebounds per game this season (41.3).

Hornets vs Lakers Injury Report

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury. Cody Martin is also out with an abdomen injury.

The LA Lakers will be without Christian Wood and Jalen Hood-Schifino. Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura are questionable. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are probable.

Hornets vs Lakers Prediction

The Charlotte Hornets have cooled off since the injury to Miller, and the truth is they’re just not a very good team. The Lakers have quietly won five of their last six games, which includes three straight wins and covers. The Lakers are currently sitting in that fifth seed, and games like this are ones they can’t afford to drop if they hope to keep climbing. Also, we’re seeing LeBron and AD listed as probable, which is an upgrade over the questionable status they’ve had nightly in previous games. The Lakers are 8-2 SU and ATS in the last 10 games against the Hornets. I’ll lay the points with the Lakers, as they’re finally starting to head in the right direction.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: LA Lakers -6

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