Charlotte Hornets vs LA Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Thursday

NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Lakers

The Charlotte Hornets face the LA Lakers in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Our betting prediction is that the Hornets will be able to cover the spread against the Lakers, with +5 looking favorable for our wager. Take the -114 that is currently available.

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Charlotte Hornets were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 117-109 reverse against LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. LaMelo Ball tallied 25 points, while Kon Knueppel put up 18 and Moussa Diabate 13.

LA Lakers won their last game, beating Atlanta Hawks at home. It was a 141-116 win at Crypto.com Arena. LeBron James managed 31 points and 10 assists, Luka Doncic recorded 27 points and 12 assists, with DeAndre Ayton racking up 17 points and 18 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 121-111 victory was registered against the Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Lakers have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	24	14	0.632	116.5	116.4	0.1	11-7	13-7	4-5	18-10	5-5	1W
Hornets	14	26	0.35	116.1	116.7	-0.6	7-12	7-14	4-4	11-18	4-6	1L

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4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Hornets are averaging 118.2 points, 47.9 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.1 blocks while shooting 47.3% from the field and 79.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 110.1 points and 37.3 rebounds per matchup.

LaMelo Ball is averaging 21.0 points, 5.8 assists and 4.2 (42.4%) 3-pointers made, while Moussa Diabate averages 8.2 rebounds.

The Lakers have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.1 points, 40.6 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 49.2% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 113.8 points and 40.7 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 32.0 points, 9.0 assists and 3.2 (34.4%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton has an average of 8.2 rebounds.

Charlotte Hornets vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Step into Charlotte Hornets vs LA Lakers with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that Hornets can push for a win in this NBA showdown and the +5 about the underdogs on the spread makes plenty of appeal. Take -114 that they cover the betting line.

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Key Hornets vs Lakers stats:

• The +5 line has been covered by Hornets in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +5 line has been covered by Hornets in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 3 of their last 5 games.

Hornets +5 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets 112 - 114 Lakers

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Lakers to win by a 114-112 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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 above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have LA Lakers as -185 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 65% likely to win. Charlotte Hornets are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +154.

The spread is calculated to be 5, while total points comes in at 232.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those expecting a low total can back Under 232.5 at -112.

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Moneyline

Hornets

+154

Lakers

-185

Point Spread

Hornets +5

-114

Lakers -5

-106

Total Points

Under 232.5

-112

Over 232.5

-108

Luka Doncic is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -106 to score Over 32.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -122.

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 32.5

-106

Under 32.5

-122

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 23.5

-100

Under 23.5

-130

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 19.5

-122

Under 19.5

-106

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Over 19.5

+103

Under 19.5

-133

Kon Knueppel (Hornets)

Over 17.5

-123

Under 17.5

-104

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 16.5

-122

Under 16.5

-106

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 14.5

-102

Under 14.5

-127

Collin Sexton (Hornets)

Over 10.5

-123

Under 10.5

-104

Jake LaRavia (Lakers)

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-108

Marcus Smart (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-100

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-112

Under 7.5

-115

Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets)

Over 6.5

-105

Under 6.5

-123

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-100

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 7.5

+103

Under 7.5

-133

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 6.5

-147

Under 6.5

+114

Kon Knueppel (Hornets)

Over 3.5

+128

Under 3.5

-167

Marcus Smart (Lakers)

Over 3.5

+126

Under 3.5

-164

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Over 2.5

-179

Under 2.5

+136

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 2.5

-169

Under 2.5

+130

Collin Sexton (Hornets)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+134

Jake LaRavia (Lakers)

Over 2.5

+141

Under 2.5

-185

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-110

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

+113

Under 7.5

-147

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 5.5

-137

Under 5.5

+106

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-102

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+118

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Over 4.5

+124

Under 4.5

-161

Kon Knueppel (Hornets)

Over 4.5

+109

Under 4.5

-141

Jake LaRavia (Lakers)

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-139

Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets)

Over 4.5

-145

Under 4.5

+112

Marcus Smart (Lakers)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-154

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-154

The Lakers own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 117.70 points per contest while yielding 118.20.

The Hornets are 6-4 in their last 10 games on the road, posting 118.40 points per contest while yielding 108.30.

The Hornets beat the Lakers 100-97 when they last met at Crypto.com Arena. In their previous 8 head-to-head matchups at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers have tallied five wins, compared to the Hornets with three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O232.5	U232.5
LA Lakers Home Stats		5-5	235.90	117.70	118.20	7	3
Charlotte Hornets Away Stats		6-4	226.70	118.40	108.30	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
• U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets Stats

LA Lakers Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 228.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 226.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 232.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 232.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.20 pts and allowed 110.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.40 pts and allowed 108.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 226.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 232.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 232.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.10 pts and allowed 113.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.70 pts and allowed 118.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.80 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.80 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.20 (79.48%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.9, Offensive 13.20, Defensive 34.70
• Assists: 26.80
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 5.90
• Turnovers : 14.40
• Personal Fouls: 19.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.20 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.90 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.30 (78.78%)
• Rebounds: Total 49.7, Offensive 12.70, Defensive 37.00
• Assists: 26.10
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 16.40
• Personal Fouls: 19.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.00 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.80 (76.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.6, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 31.00
• Assists: 26.00
• Blocks: 3.50
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 14.80
• Personal Fouls: 18.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.20 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.20 (79.84%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.6, Offensive 8.70, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 26.40
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 6.40
• Turnovers : 14.70
• Personal Fouls: 18.50

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	25	15	0.625	119	114.9	4.1	16-4	9-11	5-3	18-11	4-6	1L
Celtics	24	15	0.615	116.6	110.1	6.5	12-7	12-8	6-4	17-9	6-4	2L
Raptors	25	17	0.595	113.9	112.1	1.8	13-9	12-8	4-8	22-12	7-3	1W
76ers	22	17	0.564	116.8	115.6	1.2	10-10	12-7	8-4	17-14	6-4	1L
Nets	11	27	0.289	108.8	113.9	-5.1	5-15	6-12	3-7	8-16	2-8	5L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	28	10	0.737	117.8	111.2	6.6	15-4	13-6	7-3	20-6	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	23	19	0.548	120.1	117.4	2.7	14-10	9-9	7-3	15-13	6-4	1W
Bulls	19	21	0.475	117.5	120.9	-3.4	12-9	7-12	3-7	13-14	4-6	1W
Bucks	17	23	0.425	112.7	115.7	-3	9-10	8-13	5-4	13-14	5-5	2L
Pacers	9	32	0.22	110.6	118.3	-7.7	7-16	2-16	2-7	7-20	3-7	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	22	18	0.55	116.2	115	1.2	13-7	9-11	5-4	15-14	5-5	1W
Heat	21	19	0.525	119.6	117.8	1.8	14-6	7-13	3-3	12-11	6-4	1W
Hawks	20	22	0.476	118.3	118.9	-0.6	7-11	13-11	4-3	10-15	5-5	1L
Hornets	14	26	0.35	116.1	116.7	-0.6	7-12	7-14	4-4	11-18	4-6	1L
Wizards	10	29	0.256	112.6	123.9	-11.3	6-13	4-16	2-4	7-18	4-6	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	34	7	0.829	121.3	108.1	13.2	20-3	14-4	7-2	27-6	8-2	4W
Nuggets	28	13	0.683	122.6	117.2	5.4	11-6	17-7	4-1	18-7	6-4	3W
Timberwolves	27	14	0.659	120.3	114.6	5.7	15-6	12-8	4-4	14-10	7-3	2W
Trail Blazers	19	22	0.463	115.8	118.9	-3.1	10-10	9-12	4-4	16-14	7-3	2L
Jazz	14	26	0.35	119.3	127	-7.7	9-12	5-14	0-8	8-18	3-7	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	24	14	0.632	116.5	116.4	0.1	11-7	13-7	4-5	18-10	5-5	1W
Suns	24	16	0.6	114.8	112.2	2.6	14-5	10-11	8-4	20-13	7-3	1L
Warriors	22	19	0.537	115.5	113.2	2.3	14-6	8-13	5-3	15-12	6-4	1W
Clippers	17	23	0.425	112.3	113.3	-1	11-9	6-14	4-4	10-14	8-2	4W
Kings	11	30	0.268	110.2	120.7	-10.5	8-13	3-17	2-7	8-24	3-7	3W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	27	13	0.675	117.6	112.8	4.8	13-5	14-8	7-1	15-11	4-6	2L
Rockets	23	14	0.622	117.9	110.8	7.1	12-2	11-12	2-4	12-13	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	17	22	0.436	114.9	116.2	-1.3	9-11	8-11	5-3	14-13	4-6	1W
Mavericks	15	26	0.366	112.9	116.9	-4	11-11	4-15	3-6	8-18	3-7	1L
Pelicans	10	33	0.233	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-15	3-6	4-24	2-8	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	28	10	0.737	117.8	111.2	6.6	15-4	13-6	7-3	20-6	6-4	1L
Knicks	25	15	0.625	119	114.9	4.1	16-4	9-11	5-3	18-11	4-6	1L
Celtics	24	15	0.615	116.6	110.1	6.5	12-7	12-8	6-4	17-9	6-4	2L
Raptors	25	17	0.595	113.9	112.1	1.8	13-9	12-8	4-8	22-12	7-3	1W
76ers	22	17	0.564	116.8	115.6	1.2	10-10	12-7	8-4	17-14	6-4	1L
Magic	22	18	0.55	116.2	115	1.2	13-7	9-11	5-4	15-14	5-5	1W
Cavaliers	23	19	0.548	120.1	117.4	2.7	14-10	9-9	7-3	15-13	6-4	1W
Heat	21	19	0.525	119.6	117.8	1.8	14-6	7-13	3-3	12-11	6-4	1W
Hawks	20	22	0.476	118.3	118.9	-0.6	7-11	13-11	4-3	10-15	5-5	1L
Bulls	19	21	0.475	117.5	120.9	-3.4	12-9	7-12	3-7	13-14	4-6	1W
Bucks	17	23	0.425	112.7	115.7	-3	9-10	8-13	5-4	13-14	5-5	2L
Hornets	14	26	0.35	116.1	116.7	-0.6	7-12	7-14	4-4	11-18	4-6	1L
Nets	11	27	0.289	108.8	113.9	-5.1	5-15	6-12	3-7	8-16	2-8	5L
Wizards	10	29	0.256	112.6	123.9	-11.3	6-13	4-16	2-4	7-18	4-6	4L
Pacers	9	32	0.22	110.6	118.3	-7.7	7-16	2-16	2-7	7-20	3-7	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	34	7	0.829	121.3	108.1	13.2	20-3	14-4	7-2	27-6	8-2	4W
Spurs	27	13	0.675	117.6	112.8	4.8	13-5	14-8	7-1	15-11	4-6	2L
Nuggets	28	13	0.683	122.6	117.2	5.4	11-6	17-7	4-1	18-7	6-4	3W
Timberwolves	27	14	0.659	120.3	114.6	5.7	15-6	12-8	4-4	14-10	7-3	2W
Lakers	24	14	0.632	116.5	116.4	0.1	11-7	13-7	4-5	18-10	5-5	1W
Rockets	23	14	0.622	117.9	110.8	7.1	12-2	11-12	2-4	12-13	6-4	1W
Suns	24	16	0.6	114.8	112.2	2.6	14-5	10-11	8-4	20-13	7-3	1L
Warriors	22	19	0.537	115.5	113.2	2.3	14-6	8-13	5-3	15-12	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	19	22	0.463	115.8	118.9	-3.1	10-10	9-12	4-4	16-14	7-3	2L
Grizzlies	17	22	0.436	114.9	116.2	-1.3	9-11	8-11	5-3	14-13	4-6	1W
Clippers	17	23	0.425	112.3	113.3	-1	11-9	6-14	4-4	10-14	8-2	4W
Mavericks	15	26	0.366	112.9	116.9	-4	11-11	4-15	3-6	8-18	3-7	1L
Jazz	14	26	0.35	119.3	127	-7.7	9-12	5-14	0-8	8-18	3-7	1L
Kings	11	30	0.268	110.2	120.7	-10.5	8-13	3-17	2-7	8-24	3-7	3W
Pelicans	10	33	0.233	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-15	3-6	4-24	2-8	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	34	7	0.829	121.3	108.1	13.2	20-3	14-4	7-2	27-6	8-2	4W
Pistons	28	10	0.737	117.8	111.2	6.6	15-4	13-6	7-3	20-6	6-4	1L
Nuggets	28	13	0.683	122.6	117.2	5.4	11-6	17-7	4-1	18-7	6-4	3W
Spurs	27	13	0.675	117.6	112.8	4.8	13-5	14-8	7-1	15-11	4-6	2L
Timberwolves	27	14	0.659	120.3	114.6	5.7	15-6	12-8	4-4	14-10	7-3	2W
Lakers	24	14	0.632	116.5	116.4	0.1	11-7	13-7	4-5	18-10	5-5	1W
Knicks	25	15	0.625	119	114.9	4.1	16-4	9-11	5-3	18-11	4-6	1L
Rockets	23	14	0.622	117.9	110.8	7.1	12-2	11-12	2-4	12-13	6-4	1W
Celtics	24	15	0.615	116.6	110.1	6.5	12-7	12-8	6-4	17-9	6-4	2L
Suns	24	16	0.6	114.8	112.2	2.6	14-5	10-11	8-4	20-13	7-3	1L
Raptors	25	17	0.595	113.9	112.1	1.8	13-9	12-8	4-8	22-12	7-3	1W
76ers	22	17	0.564	116.8	115.6	1.2	10-10	12-7	8-4	17-14	6-4	1L
Magic	22	18	0.55	116.2	115	1.2	13-7	9-11	5-4	15-14	5-5	1W
Cavaliers	23	19	0.548	120.1	117.4	2.7	14-10	9-9	7-3	15-13	6-4	1W
Warriors	22	19	0.537	115.5	113.2	2.3	14-6	8-13	5-3	15-12	6-4	1W
Heat	21	19	0.525	119.6	117.8	1.8	14-6	7-13	3-3	12-11	6-4	1W
Hawks	20	22	0.476	118.3	118.9	-0.6	7-11	13-11	4-3	10-15	5-5	1L
Bulls	19	21	0.475	117.5	120.9	-3.4	12-9	7-12	3-7	13-14	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	19	22	0.463	115.8	118.9	-3.1	10-10	9-12	4-4	16-14	7-3	2L
Grizzlies	17	22	0.436	114.9	116.2	-1.3	9-11	8-11	5-3	14-13	4-6	1W
Clippers	17	23	0.425	112.3	113.3	-1	11-9	6-14	4-4	10-14	8-2	4W
Bucks	17	23	0.425	112.7	115.7	-3	9-10	8-13	5-4	13-14	5-5	2L
Mavericks	15	26	0.366	112.9	116.9	-4	11-11	4-15	3-6	8-18	3-7	1L
Hornets	14	26	0.35	116.1	116.7	-0.6	7-12	7-14	4-4	11-18	4-6	1L
Jazz	14	26	0.35	119.3	127	-7.7	9-12	5-14	0-8	8-18	3-7	1L
Nets	11	27	0.289	108.8	113.9	-5.1	5-15	6-12	3-7	8-16	2-8	5L
Kings	11	30	0.268	110.2	120.7	-10.5	8-13	3-17	2-7	8-24	3-7	3W
Wizards	10	29	0.256	112.6	123.9	-11.3	6-13	4-16	2-4	7-18	4-6	4L
Pelicans	10	33	0.233	114.9	122.2	-7.3	7-18	3-15	3-6	4-24	2-8	1W
Pacers	9	32	0.22	110.6	118.3	-7.7	7-16	2-16	2-7	7-20	3-7	1L

• 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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