Charlotte Hornets vs LA Lakers Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Big Win on the Cards for Lakers?

The Lakers can finish well clear of the Hornets and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -110 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -12.5 line.

Lakers Have Claimed 8 Wins in 10 on H2H

Charlotte Hornets have been defeated in their previous four road games. They recently suffered a 102-86 loss against Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Miles Bridges scored 19 points, with Damion Baugh getting 16 and Josh Green 16.

LA Lakers have won their last seven home games. Most recently, they lost 131-119 on the road at Delta Center against Utah Jazz. Rui Hachimura was able to score 19 points, with LeBron James getting 18 and Luka Doncic 16.

The Lakers beat the Hornets in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 112-107 scoreline at Spectrum Center. The Lakers have beaten the Hornets in the past four matchups. They’ve also claimed 8 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	43	26	0.623	112.8	111.4	1.4	28-8	15-18	12-3	30-13	5-5	1L
Hornets	18	51	0.261	105.8	113.5	-7.7	11-25	7-26	1-13	10-34	4-6	1W

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The Hornets have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 100.8 points, 43.9 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 6.4 steals and 3.7 blocks while shooting 42.5% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 109.8 points and 45.7 rebounds per matchup.

Miles Bridges is averaging 22.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.8 (25.7%) 3-pointers made.

The Lakers have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 121.3 points, 44.6 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 52.6% from the field and 79.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 111.1 points and 39.8 rebounds.

LeBron James is averaging 24.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 8.4 assists, while Austin Reaves has an average of 2.3 (33.3%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams, Nick Smith Jr., Josh Green.

LA Lakers lineup: Jaxson Hayes, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic.

Expert NBA Analysis

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Key Hornets vs Lakers stats:

• The -12.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Hornets vs Lakers Prediction

Let’s go for the big favorites at an appealing -12.5 on the spread. We can get -110 that LA Lakers win this NBA matchup by a sizeable margin.

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Lakers -12.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

Lakers -12.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Props

Austin Reaves Over 19.5 Points -128

Austin Reaves (Lakers) has recorded an average of 25.8 points in the past 5 home games. This statistic guides us towards Player Points where we’re able to back him at odds of -128 to cover the line.

Latest Austin Reaves Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 19.5

-130

Under 19.5

-103

Assists

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-132

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-118

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Miles Bridges Over 6.5 Rebounds -152

Miles Bridges (Hornets) has finished with Over 6.5 rebounds in 9 of the past 10 games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of -152 available.

Latest Miles Bridges Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 20.5

-105

Under 20.5

-127

Assists

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-108

Rebounds

Over 6.5

-152

Under 6.5

+114

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets 103 - 120 Lakers

The Lakers are capable of landing a victory and we’re going for a correct score line of 120-103 at huge odds. There’s a big return that can be achieved with this wager.

Charlotte Hornets vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Taking No Chances With Lakers

LA Lakers are strong -370 favorites to win this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 79% chance of claiming victory. Charlotte Hornets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +300.

The spread currently stands at 9 and the total points line is 221. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 221 at -110.

There’s a chance to back the Lakers at -225 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, the Hornets are available at +175.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Hornets

+300

Lakers

-370

Point Spread

Hornets +9

-112

Lakers -9

-108

Total Points

Under 221

-110

Over 221

-110

LaMelo Ball Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

LaMelo Ball is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -118 that he gets Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -114.

Player Points

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 27.5

-118

Under 27.5

-114

Anthony Davis (Lakers)

Over 25.5

-118

Under 25.5

-114

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 24.5

-123

Under 24.5

-108

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 24.5

-110

Under 24.5

-120

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 24.5

-106

Under 24.5

-125

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 23.5

-114

Under 23.5

-118

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 20.5

-105

Under 20.5

-127

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 19.5

-130

Under 19.5

-103

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Over 18.5

-127

Under 18.5

-105

Mark Williams (Hornets)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-118

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 13.5

-115

Under 13.5

-115

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 12.5

-105

Under 12.5

-127

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-125

Under 8.5

-108

Dalton Knecht (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-106

Under 7.5

-125

Josh Green (Hornets)

Over 7.5

-103

Under 7.5

-130

Player Assists

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 8.5

+114

Under 8.5

-152

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 8.5

+114

Under 8.5

-152

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 7.5

+117

Under 7.5

-154

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 7.5

+117

Under 7.5

-154

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 6.5

+108

Under 6.5

-143

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-132

Anthony Davis (Lakers)

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

+107

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-108

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-128

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+107

Player Rebounds

Anthony Davis (Lakers)

Over 12.5

-133

Under 12.5

-100

Mark Williams (Hornets)

Over 9.5

-109

Under 9.5

-122

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-103

Under 7.5

-130

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-133

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-103

Under 7.5

-130

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 6.5

-152

Under 6.5

+114

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-123

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-135

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-135

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-118

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-123

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-123

Nick Smith Jr (Hornets)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-120

Josh Green (Hornets)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-110

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Starting Lineups

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

11 Jaxson Hayes

15 Austin Reaves

23 LeBron James

28 Rui Hachimura

77 Luka Doncic

Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup

0 Miles Bridges

1 LaMelo Ball

5 Mark Williams

8 Nick Smith Jr.

10 Josh Green

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	50	19	0.725	116.4	108	8.4	24-12	26-7	13-2	35-11	8-2	3W
Knicks	43	26	0.623	116.3	112.3	4	22-11	21-15	10-3	29-14	4-6	2L
Raptors	24	46	0.343	110.7	115.8	-5.1	16-20	8-26	5-8	15-29	6-4	3L
76ers	23	46	0.333	109.9	115.2	-5.3	12-22	11-24	3-11	14-28	2-8	2L
Nets	23	47	0.329	105.4	111.5	-6.1	11-22	12-25	3-10	13-32	2-8	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	56	13	0.812	122.4	112	10.4	30-5	26-8	11-1	38-8	7-3	3L
Pacers	40	29	0.58	116.7	115.5	1.2	22-10	18-19	8-6	23-21	6-4	3W
Bucks	39	30	0.565	114.5	112.2	2.3	24-12	15-18	7-7	27-19	5-5	1W
Pistons	39	31	0.557	115	112.7	2.3	18-16	21-15	4-9	26-21	6-4	2W
Bulls	30	40	0.429	116.7	119.8	-3.1	13-22	17-18	4-11	23-23	6-4	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	33	36	0.478	117.3	119.4	-2.1	17-17	16-19	9-4	25-19	6-4	1W
Magic	32	38	0.457	104.6	106.1	-1.5	18-17	14-21	8-3	25-20	3-7	1L
Heat	29	40	0.42	109.1	110.8	-1.7	15-18	14-22	7-5	18-25	1-9	9L
Hornets	18	51	0.261	105.8	113.5	-7.7	11-25	7-26	1-13	10-34	4-6	1W
Wizards	15	53	0.221	108.8	120.6	-11.8	7-26	8-27	6-6	11-28	5-5	2L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	12	0.826	119.8	107	12.8	30-5	27-7	11-4	32-11	9-1	4W
Nuggets	44	26	0.629	120.9	116.8	4.1	23-11	21-15	7-6	27-16	5-5	1L
Timberwolves	40	31	0.563	113.4	109.4	4	20-16	20-15	9-5	28-19	8-2	2L
Trail Blazers	31	39	0.443	110.6	114	-3.4	19-16	12-23	5-9	16-30	4-6	3W
Jazz	16	54	0.229	112.5	119.8	-7.3	9-26	7-28	2-10	7-38	1-9	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	43	26	0.623	112.8	111.4	1.4	28-8	15-18	12-3	30-13	5-5	1L
Warriors	41	29	0.586	113.3	110.8	2.5	23-14	18-15	3-10	22-20	9-1	2W
Clippers	39	30	0.565	111.7	108.6	3.1	24-10	15-20	7-7	21-22	7-3	4W
Kings	35	34	0.507	116.6	115.8	0.8	18-16	17-18	4-10	24-23	4-6	1L
Suns	33	37	0.471	114.6	115.8	-1.2	21-13	12-24	9-5	21-25	5-5	2W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	45	25	0.643	113.7	109.1	4.6	26-10	19-15	13-3	26-16	8-2	8W
Grizzlies	43	27	0.614	122.3	116.8	5.5	25-11	18-16	10-5	25-18	5-5	2L
Mavericks	33	37	0.471	114.9	115.4	-0.5	19-16	14-21	8-7	23-25	1-9	4L
Spurs	29	39	0.426	114.2	116.5	-2.3	18-17	11-22	5-11	20-26	4-6	1W
Pelicans	19	51	0.271	110.5	119	-8.5	12-23	7-28	3-13	13-33	3-7	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	56	13	0.812	122.4	112	10.4	30-5	26-8	11-1	38-8	7-3	3L
Celtics	50	19	0.725	116.4	108	8.4	24-12	26-7	13-2	35-11	8-2	3W
Knicks	43	26	0.623	116.3	112.3	4	22-11	21-15	10-3	29-14	4-6	2L
Pacers	40	29	0.58	116.7	115.5	1.2	22-10	18-19	8-6	23-21	6-4	3W
Bucks	39	30	0.565	114.5	112.2	2.3	24-12	15-18	7-7	27-19	5-5	1W
Pistons	39	31	0.557	115	112.7	2.3	18-16	21-15	4-9	26-21	6-4	2W
Hawks	33	36	0.478	117.3	119.4	-2.1	17-17	16-19	9-4	25-19	6-4	1W
Magic	32	38	0.457	104.6	106.1	-1.5	18-17	14-21	8-3	25-20	3-7	1L
Bulls	30	40	0.429	116.7	119.8	-3.1	13-22	17-18	4-11	23-23	6-4	1W
Heat	29	40	0.42	109.1	110.8	-1.7	15-18	14-22	7-5	18-25	1-9	9L
Raptors	24	46	0.343	110.7	115.8	-5.1	16-20	8-26	5-8	15-29	6-4	3L
76ers	23	46	0.333	109.9	115.2	-5.3	12-22	11-24	3-11	14-28	2-8	2L
Nets	23	47	0.329	105.4	111.5	-6.1	11-22	12-25	3-10	13-32	2-8	2L
Hornets	18	51	0.261	105.8	113.5	-7.7	11-25	7-26	1-13	10-34	4-6	1W
Wizards	15	53	0.221	108.8	120.6	-11.8	7-26	8-27	6-6	11-28	5-5	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	12	0.826	119.8	107	12.8	30-5	27-7	11-4	32-11	9-1	4W
Rockets	45	25	0.643	113.7	109.1	4.6	26-10	19-15	13-3	26-16	8-2	8W
Nuggets	44	26	0.629	120.9	116.8	4.1	23-11	21-15	7-6	27-16	5-5	1L
Lakers	43	26	0.623	112.8	111.4	1.4	28-8	15-18	12-3	30-13	5-5	1L
Grizzlies	43	27	0.614	122.3	116.8	5.5	25-11	18-16	10-5	25-18	5-5	2L
Warriors	41	29	0.586	113.3	110.8	2.5	23-14	18-15	3-10	22-20	9-1	2W
Clippers	39	30	0.565	111.7	108.6	3.1	24-10	15-20	7-7	21-22	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	40	31	0.563	113.4	109.4	4	20-16	20-15	9-5	28-19	8-2	2L
Kings	35	34	0.507	116.6	115.8	0.8	18-16	17-18	4-10	24-23	4-6	1L
Suns	33	37	0.471	114.6	115.8	-1.2	21-13	12-24	9-5	21-25	5-5	2W
Mavericks	33	37	0.471	114.9	115.4	-0.5	19-16	14-21	8-7	23-25	1-9	4L
Trail Blazers	31	39	0.443	110.6	114	-3.4	19-16	12-23	5-9	16-30	4-6	3W
Spurs	29	39	0.426	114.2	116.5	-2.3	18-17	11-22	5-11	20-26	4-6	1W
Pelicans	19	51	0.271	110.5	119	-8.5	12-23	7-28	3-13	13-33	3-7	1W
Jazz	16	54	0.229	112.5	119.8	-7.3	9-26	7-28	2-10	7-38	1-9	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	12	0.826	119.8	107	12.8	30-5	27-7	11-4	32-11	9-1	4W
Cavaliers	56	13	0.812	122.4	112	10.4	30-5	26-8	11-1	38-8	7-3	3L
Celtics	50	19	0.725	116.4	108	8.4	24-12	26-7	13-2	35-11	8-2	3W
Rockets	45	25	0.643	113.7	109.1	4.6	26-10	19-15	13-3	26-16	8-2	8W
Nuggets	44	26	0.629	120.9	116.8	4.1	23-11	21-15	7-6	27-16	5-5	1L
Knicks	43	26	0.623	116.3	112.3	4	22-11	21-15	10-3	29-14	4-6	2L
Lakers	43	26	0.623	112.8	111.4	1.4	28-8	15-18	12-3	30-13	5-5	1L
Grizzlies	43	27	0.614	122.3	116.8	5.5	25-11	18-16	10-5	25-18	5-5	2L
Warriors	41	29	0.586	113.3	110.8	2.5	23-14	18-15	3-10	22-20	9-1	2W
Pacers	40	29	0.58	116.7	115.5	1.2	22-10	18-19	8-6	23-21	6-4	3W
Bucks	39	30	0.565	114.5	112.2	2.3	24-12	15-18	7-7	27-19	5-5	1W
Clippers	39	30	0.565	111.7	108.6	3.1	24-10	15-20	7-7	21-22	7-3	4W
Timberwolves	40	31	0.563	113.4	109.4	4	20-16	20-15	9-5	28-19	8-2	2L
Pistons	39	31	0.557	115	112.7	2.3	18-16	21-15	4-9	26-21	6-4	2W
Kings	35	34	0.507	116.6	115.8	0.8	18-16	17-18	4-10	24-23	4-6	1L
Hawks	33	36	0.478	117.3	119.4	-2.1	17-17	16-19	9-4	25-19	6-4	1W
Mavericks	33	37	0.471	114.9	115.4	-0.5	19-16	14-21	8-7	23-25	1-9	4L
Suns	33	37	0.471	114.6	115.8	-1.2	21-13	12-24	9-5	21-25	5-5	2W
Magic	32	38	0.457	104.6	106.1	-1.5	18-17	14-21	8-3	25-20	3-7	1L
Trail Blazers	31	39	0.443	110.6	114	-3.4	19-16	12-23	5-9	16-30	4-6	3W
Bulls	30	40	0.429	116.7	119.8	-3.1	13-22	17-18	4-11	23-23	6-4	1W
Spurs	29	39	0.426	114.2	116.5	-2.3	18-17	11-22	5-11	20-26	4-6	1W
Heat	29	40	0.42	109.1	110.8	-1.7	15-18	14-22	7-5	18-25	1-9	9L
Raptors	24	46	0.343	110.7	115.8	-5.1	16-20	8-26	5-8	15-29	6-4	3L
76ers	23	46	0.333	109.9	115.2	-5.3	12-22	11-24	3-11	14-28	2-8	2L
Nets	23	47	0.329	105.4	111.5	-6.1	11-22	12-25	3-10	13-32	2-8	2L
Pelicans	19	51	0.271	110.5	119	-8.5	12-23	7-28	3-13	13-33	3-7	1W
Hornets	18	51	0.261	105.8	113.5	-7.7	11-25	7-26	1-13	10-34	4-6	1W
Jazz	16	54	0.229	112.5	119.8	-7.3	9-26	7-28	2-10	7-38	1-9	1W
Wizards	15	53	0.221	108.8	120.6	-11.8	7-26	8-27	6-6	11-28	5-5	2L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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