Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Hornets (-552) will host the Lakers (+406) in a non-conference matchup. The Spectrum Center in Charlotte will be the site of this one.
Charlotte (10-38) has lost seven straight games, while the Lakers (26-25) have won two in a row. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET and BSSE will have the TV coverage.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Lakers and Hornets did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Lakers have a record of 2-1. The Lakers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 248 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- In their last five games at home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 107 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Hornets have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Charlotte posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Lakers have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
In their last two games, the Lakers have covered the spread and have an ATS record of 23-28 for the season. Today, they are favored by 10.5 points and have gone 12-16 ATS as the favorite.
On the road, the Lakers have an average scoring margin of -6.6 points per game. Their straight-up road record is 9-17, and they are 11-15 vs. the spread on the road.
Los Angeles is currently 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 26-25. Within the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place.
The Lakers’ O/U record for the season is 28-23, and their last two games have gone under the posted total. On average, their games have finished with 233.2 points.
In their most recent game, the Lakers defeated the Knicks by a score of 113-105. The Lakers were 2.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for the game was 227.5.
The Lakers are 14th in scoring this season at 116.1 points per game. However, they have been below the NBA scoring average in 56.9% of their games. On the road, they are averaging 115.5 points per game.
Los Angeles is 6th in the league in pace at 101.1 possessions per game. They are also 7th in field goal percentage at 49% and 8th in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Lakers are 28th in made threes at 11.3 per game. Overall, they are 16th in three-point shooting percentage. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are last in the NBA.
Coming into the game, the Lakers’ defense is giving up an average of 117.1 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 52.9% of their games. The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.6% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.
Charlotte has lost seven straight games and are 10.5-point underdogs today vs. the Lakers. This season, the Hornets have been the underdog in all but four of their games.
On the season, the Hornets are 8-36 as the underdog and have gone 15-27 against the spread in those games. As the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -12.5 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Hornets lost to the Pacers by a score of 115-99. The O/U line for that game was 237, and Charlotte was getting 11.5 points going into the game.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 25-23, and their games have averaged 228.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 229.5.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Hornets are currently in 13th place with a record of 10-38. Against other teams in the East, they are 7-23 and 3-15 against non-conference opponents.
At home, the Hornets are averaging 107.8 points per game, which is 29th in the NBA. Overall, they are 29th in the league in scoring at 108.3 points per game. In terms of pace, Charlotte is 23rd in the NBA at 97.9 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Hornets have been outscored the NBA scoring average in 64.6% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Charlotte is 28th in the league at 45%. From beyond the arc, they are shooting 36%, which is 20th in the NBA.
When it comes to free throws, the Hornets are last in the league in both attempts and makes per game. In terms of assists, Charlotte is 26th in the NBA at 24.8 per game. So far, they have made an average of 11.9 three-pointers per game.
For the season, Charlotte is sitting 25th in terms of points allowed per game (120.3). It is worth noting they have given up a fewer number of points in two straight games. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Hornets are forcing 13 per game, which is 19th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 19th in blocked shots at 5 per game.
Coming in as 10.5 point favorites, our projections have the Lakers picking up a 116-108 win.
Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Hornets (+10.5)
- Our NBA model projects 224 points, and we suggest taking the under
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Kyle Lowry – Not With Team – Out
- Gordon Hayward – Calf – Out
- Frank Ntilikina – Hip – Questionable
- Cody Martin – Knee – Questionable
- LaMelo Ball – Ankle – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Achilles/Hip – Questionable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Ankle – Out
