Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Matchup

Keep reading to see our Lakers vs Hornets NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Lakers face the Hornets at 25-18.
  • Defensively, Los Angeles are giving up 112.7 points per game.
  • The Lakers are coming off a 118-108 win vs. the Hornets.
  • The Hornets welcome the Lakers with a 12-30 record.
  • Defensively, Charlotte are giving up 112.2 points per game.
  • The Hornets are coming off a 123-92 win vs. the Lakers.

Lakers vs Hornets Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Lakers (-231) will travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets (+192). The Lakers are favored by 6 points and the over/under line is set at 222.

Los Angeles is currently 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 25-18, while the Hornets are 14th in the East at 12-30.

Lakers vs. Hornets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Los Angeles Lakers at Charlotte Hornets
  • Where: Charlotte at Spectrum Center
  • Date: Monday, January 27th
  • Betting Odds LAL -6, LAL -231 | CHA +192 O/U 222

Lakers Preview: Can Los Angeles Stun the Crowd at Spectrum Center?

The Lakers improved to 25-18 this season with a 118-108 road win over the Warriors on Saturday. Los Angeles, favored by 1 point, covered the spread with the 10-point victory. The game’s total score of 226 points went over the pre-game line of 219.5 by 6.5 points.

After a tight first half, where both teams scored 32 points in the 2nd quarter, the Lakers gained an edge by outscoring the Warriors 30-25 in the 3rd quarter. They carried an 89-83 lead into the 4th and closed out the game by winning the final quarter 29-25.

In their win over the Warriors, the Lakers shot 54.7% from the field, with Anthony Davis leading the way, scoring 36 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. LeBron James added 25 points and 12 assists, while Austin Reaves contributed 16 points on 60% shooting.

Despite making just 10 threes at a 34.5% clip, the Lakers' offense was effective, with Davis scoring 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. LeBron also added 10 points in the final period.

The Lakers gave up 108 points but held the Warriors to just 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, helping secure the win. Overall, they allowed Golden State to shoot 46% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Warriors hit 16 threes at a 34% clip. The Lakers sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks.

Hornets Preview: Do the Hornets Have What it Takes at Home?

The Lakers improved to 25-18 on the season with a 118-108 win over the Warriors on Saturday. Los Angeles entered the game as 1-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 226 points surpassed the over/under line of 219.5 by 6.5 points.

Los Angeles edged out Golden State in the 3rd and 4th quarters, winning both by a 5-point margin. They led 89-83 going into the final period and closed out the game by outscoring the Warriors 29-25 in the 4th quarter.

The Hornets connected on 21 threes at a 42% clip in their win over the Pelicans, shooting 50% overall from the field. LaMelo Ball led the way with 25 points, 7 assists, and 4 made threes, despite shooting just 30.8% from deep.

Miles Bridges added 22 points, hitting 50% from beyond the arc, while Seth Curry contributed 16 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 66.7% rate. Ball scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while Josh Green and Vasilije Micić combined for 11 points in the final period.

The Hornets put on a defensive clinic against the Pelicans, holding them to just 92 points on Saturday. Charlotte gave up 23 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while allowing 22 in the 2nd and 24 in the 4th.

Charlotte's defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they limited New Orleans to 8 made threes on 25% shooting. The Hornets also recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Lakers vs Hornets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 105 points per game in these games.
  • Through their last three home games, Charlotte has an ATS record of just 1-1-1. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 120 points per game.
  • As the betting underdog, the Hornets have an ATS record of 3-1-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
  • As the betting favorite, the Lakers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.

Lakers vs Hornets Prediction

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