Los Angeles Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/25
At 7:00 ET, the Hornets will host the Clippers in a non-conference matchup. Charlotte is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 14-point underdogs. The over/under line is set at 211.
The Clippers are 6th in the Western Conference with a 27-20 record. As for the Hornets, they are 14th in the East and have a record of 12-32. The Clippers are favored by -1023 on the moneyline.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -14
This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 31st.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-60 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 13 threes.
Can the Clippers Grab a Win on the Road?
The Clippers improved to 27-20 on the season with a 128-116 win over the Spurs on Wednesday. Los Angeles was favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread, while the total score of 244 points exceeded the over/under line of 220.
After trailing 32-30 after the 1st quarter, the Clippers took control with a 35-28 2nd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter with a narrow 94-92 lead but went on a decisive 13-0 run, stretching the score from 108-107 to 120-108, and outscored the Spurs 34-24 in the final period.
In their 128-116 win over the Spurs, the Clippers shot 52.7% from the field and connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, making 12 threes. Norman Powell and Kawhi Leonard each scored 27 points, with Powell hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency.
Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 22 rebounds, shooting 50% from the floor. James Harden also contributed 21 points, with 7 coming in the 4th quarter, while Powell added 8 points in the final period.
Despite giving up 116 points, the Clippers’ defense tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing just 24 points to help secure the win. They also held the Spurs to 14 made threes on 33% shooting from beyond the arc.
Los Angeles sent San Antonio to the line 25 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Clippers grabbed 40 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?
The Hornets dropped to 12-32 on the season after a 104-83 home loss to the Nets on Wednesday. Charlotte, favored by 1.5 points going into the game, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 187 points fell well short of the 205.5-point over/under line.
Charlotte struggled early, falling behind 26-19 after the 1st quarter and 27-18 in the 2nd. The Nets went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 77-60 to 77-70. The Hornets managed to tie the 4th quarter 20-20, but the damage was already done.
The Hornets struggled offensively in their loss to the Nets, shooting just 33.7% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range, making 10 threes overall. Miles Bridges led the way with 23 points and 13 rebounds, hitting 38.1% of his shots.
Vasilije Micic added 15 points, connecting on 4 threes at a 66.7% rate, while Moussa Diabate contributed 13 points, shooting 83.3% from the field. Bridges scored 12 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Micic and Diabate each added 6 points in the 4th.
Despite the loss, the Hornets held the Nets to 104 points, including just 20 in the 4th quarter. They limited Brooklyn’s three-point shooting, allowing only 10 threes on 31% shooting.
Charlotte sent the Nets to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Hornets grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 7 blocks.