Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/19/25
The Charlotte Hornets will be in Los Angeles to take on the Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Hornets are currently on a three-game losing streak and have a record of 13-39. The Lakers are favored by 12.5 points and have a record of 32-20.
Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET and the game will be televised on SN-LA. The over/under line is set at 226 points.
CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -12.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, February 19th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-106 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have LeBron James finishing with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 14 threes.
Can Charlotte Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
The Hornets fell to 13-39 on the season after a 102-86 road loss to the Magic on Wednesday. Charlotte entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 188 points fell short of the 202.5-point O/U line.
Orlando’s 11-0 run early in the game put Charlotte in a hole, but the Hornets responded by outscoring the Magic 26-16 in the 2nd quarter. However, a 33-19 3rd quarter for Orlando put the game out of reach, and Charlotte couldn’t mount a comeback in the 4th.
The Hornets struggled offensively in their 102-86 loss to the Magic, shooting just 39.5% from the field and hitting only 8 three-pointers at a 30.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the team with 19 points, despite shooting 26.1% and making just 2 threes at 25% efficiency.
Damion Baugh and Josh Green each added 16 points, with Baugh shooting 62.5% and Green hitting 58.3% from the field. Baugh also scored 9 of his points in the 4th quarter.
Defensively, the Hornets had a strong 2nd quarter, allowing just 16 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 33 points in their 102-86 loss to the Magic. Overall, they held Orlando to 41% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Magic hit 14 threes at a 32% clip. Charlotte sent Orlando to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Hornets finished with 37 defensive rebounds, allowing 13 offensive boards, while also recording 4 steals and 4 blocks.
Can the Lakers Pull Off a Home Win?
The Lakers dropped to 32-20 on the season after a 131-119 road loss to the Jazz on Wednesday. Los Angeles, who were favored by 9 points, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 250 points exceeded the O/U line of 236.5 by 13.5 points.
Utah took control with an 11-0 run, stretching their lead from 75-69 to 86-69. The Jazz outscored the Lakers 40-30 in the 3rd quarter, and despite a 33-27 4th quarter in favor of the Lakers, the damage was done.
Rui Hachimura led the Lakers with 19 points in their 131-119 loss to the Jazz, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip. LeBron James added 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 50%, while Luka Dončić contributed 16 points, making 3 threes despite shooting 37.5% from deep.
The Lakers made 20 threes as a team, shooting 40% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was just 44.6%. Austin Reaves scored 10 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter.
The Lakers struggled defensively on Wednesday, giving up 131 points to the Jazz, who shot 52% from the field. Los Angeles allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter, 31 in the 2nd, and a game-high 40 in the 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they gave up 27 points.
From beyond the arc, the Lakers allowed the Jazz to hit 15 threes at a 36% clip. Utah also went to the line 33 times, making 26 free throws. Los Angeles gave up 11 offensive rebounds while recording 5 steals and 3 blocks.