Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
At 6:00 ET, the Hornets (-1457) will host the Clippers (+831) in a non-conference matchup. Los Angeles is currently favored by 15 points, and the over/under line is set at 214.
Charlotte (18-55) is 13th in the Eastern Conference, while Los Angeles (46-27) is 4th in the West. The game will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, and BSSE will have the TV coverage.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Clippers have faced off vs. the Hornets as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Clippers and Hornets is 3-2 with an average of 222 points per game. The last three times that the Clippers have been on the road vs. the Hornets, the over/under record is 2-3.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 110 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- Across the Hornets last ten home games, the team averaged 98 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 1-9 straight-up.
- The last three games that Charlotte was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Clippers have an overall record of 3-2 while going 1-4 against the spread.
Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
The Clippers are looking to extend their win streak to three games after defeating the Magic by a score of 100-97. The combined scoring total in that game was 197 points, which was well below the O/U line of 212.5.
This season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 34-38-1, and their games have averaged a combined 228.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 214.
Against the spread, the Clippers are 35-38 for the season and 19-19 on the road. As the favorite, they are 31-28 ATS on the road and 43-16 straight-up. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is +6.3 points per game.
In the Western Conference standings, the Clippers are currently in 4th place with a record of 46-27. Within the Pacific Division, they are in 1st place with a record of 8-5 against division opponents.
On the road, the Clippers have a straight-up record of 24-14, and they are favored by 15 points today. Their ATS record as the favorite is 31-28, and they have covered the spread in four straight road games.
On the season, the Clippers are averaging 116.1 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. However, they have scored below the league average in 47.9% of their games. In terms of pace, the Clippers are 27th in the league at 96.3 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Clippers have been one of the top teams in the league. They are 6th in field goal percentage at 49% and 6th in true shooting percentage. In terms of three-point shooting, the Clippers are 4th in the league at 38%.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Clippers are 12th in attempts at 22.3 per game. On the season, the Clippers are averaging 25.7 assists per game, which is 22nd in the NBA.
So far, the Clippers’ defense is ranked 11th in the league at 112.6 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Clippers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.9% from downtown.
Today, the Hornets are 15-point underdogs at home against the Clippers. In the Eastern Conference, the Hornets are currently in 13th place with a record of 18-55.
Charlotte’s ATS record for the season is 27-44, including a 14-19 record at home. The team has failed to cover the spread in their last four home games.
On average, the Hornets are 8-point underdogs this season and have gone 15-53 as the underdog. Their scoring differential as the underdog is -11.2 points per game.
Charlotte’s last game was a 115-97 loss to the Warriors. The O/U line for that game was 219.5, and the teams combined for just 212 points. The Hornets were 12-point underdogs in that game.
For the season, Charlotte has an O/U record of 35-38. In their games, the average combined scoring is 222.9 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 214.
At home, the Hornets are averaging 107.9 points per game, which is 29th in the league. Overall, they are 29th in scoring at 106.2 points per game. In terms of pace, Charlotte is 25th in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets are 22nd in made threes at 11.8 per game. However, they are just 25th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%. So far this season, they have made just 14.5 free throws per game, which is last in the NBA.
Overall, Charlotte is 27th in field goal percentage at 45%. In terms of assists, they are 28th in the league with an average of 24.5 per game. When it comes to offensive rebounds, the Hornets are 23rd in the NBA.
At present, the Hornets’ defense is ranked 21st, allowing 116.7 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Hornets are forcing 13.1 per game, which is 18th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 25th in blocked shots at 4.5 per game.
With a 15-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Clippers to secure a 113-106 victory.
Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hornets (+15)
- Projecting a combined 219 points, we like the over
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Seth Curry – Ankle – Out
- Cody Martin – Ankle – Out
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Aleksej Pokusevski – Illness – Questionable
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
