The Charlotte Hornets pay a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. Here’s a Lakers vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets have struggled for consistency, as they’ve lost six of their last nine games overall. They were aiming for a second straight win before they fell just short to the red-hot Clippers in a 117-109 road defeat on Monday. LaMelo Ball led the team with 25 points, nine rebounds and five assists on 11 of 24 shooting, Moussa Diabate tallied 13 points with 15 rebounds and four blocks while Kon Knueppel chipped in with 18 points on eight of 12 shooting. As a team, the Hornets shot 49 percent from the field and 10 of 33 from the 3-point line as they hung tough in a close contest to take a one-point lead midway through the fourth quarter. Only to allow the Clippers to go on a pivotal 15-1 run to cost them the game in the end.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t been at their best, as they’ve lost seven of their last 12 games overall. But they will be feeling much better after they stopped a three-game skid with a 141-116 win over the Hawks on Tuesday. LeBron James led the team with 31 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists, Luka Doncic added 27 points with 12 assists while Deandre Ayton tallied 17 points with 18 rebounds on seven of nine shooting. As a team, the Lakers shot a sizzling 58 percent from the field and 19 of 34 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 81 points in the first half to take a 21-point lead into halftime. Before they poured in another 39 points in the fourth quarter to secure the much-needed blowout win in front of their fans.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Hornets have lost each of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have won eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in five of their last six home games against Southeast Division opponents.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The road team has won each of the last four games between the Hornets and Lakers.
- The Lakers have lost three of their last four games.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last six road games following a loss.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Lakers’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Lakers vs Hornets Prediction
The Hornets are still missing Pat Connaughton, Mason Plumlee and Collin Sexton, while the Lakers have ruled out Austin Reaves with Jaxson Hayes listed as questionable. The Hornets have been struggling to string together wins this season, but they have already shown the ability to snatch big upset wins this season. It wouldn’t be a massive upset if the Hornets took down the Lakers, who haven’t been anywhere near their best since Austin Reaves went down with injury, but the Lakers are clear favorites at home in this matchup. It’s tempting to take the Lakers at the short line at home, but the Hornets were more than competitive against the Clippers on Monday. I think they can make a real contest of this one if they get off to a quick start.