Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/16/25

At 7:00 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers (-658) will host the Charlotte Hornets (+475) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are currently favored by 12 points, and the over/under line is set at 221.5.

Los Angeles is currently 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 37-30 and has won two straight games. Charlotte, on the other hand, is 14th in the East at 17-49.

CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -12

This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 7:00 ET on Sunday, March 16th.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-113 in favor of the Clippers.
• Our projections have Norman Powell finishing with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
• From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 14 threes.

Does Charlotte Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Charlotte improved to 17-49 on the season with a 145-134 road win over the Spurs on Friday. The Hornets, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total of 279 points far exceeded the O/U line of 232.5.

Charlotte took control early, leading 37-26 after the 1st quarter and 44-29 in the 2nd. They matched the Spurs 40-40 in the 3rd, taking a 121-95 lead into the 4th. San Antonio made an 11-0 run late, closing the gap from 141-119 to 141-130, but the Hornets held on for the win.

The Hornets put up 145 points in their win over the Spurs, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 26 threes at a 56.5% clip. LaMelo Ball led the way with 27 points and 15 assists, knocking down 7 threes at 63.6% efficiency.

Nick Smith Jr. added 26 points, with 17 coming in the 2nd quarter. Josh Green also had a big opening period, scoring 12 of his 20 points in the 1st quarter.

Despite defensive struggles, the Hornets managed to secure a win against the Spurs, allowing 134 points. Charlotte gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, but their defense faltered in the 3rd and 4th quarters, where they allowed 40 and 39 points, respectively.

The Hornets allowed the Spurs to shoot 50% from the field, including 45% from three-point range, with San Antonio hitting 21 threes. Charlotte sent the Spurs to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Hornets recorded 7 steals and 2 blocks.

Will the Clippers Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

The Clippers improved to 37-30 on the season with a dominant 121-98 road win over the Hawks on Friday. Los Angeles, favored by 5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 219 points fell short of the 234.5-point O/U line.

After trailing 61-53, the Clippers went on a 14-0 run, holding the Hawks to just 8 points in the 3rd quarter. They extended their lead to 88-69 heading into the 4th, where they outscored Atlanta 33-29.

James Harden and Kawhi Leonard each scored 25 points in the Clippers’ win over the Hawks, with Harden adding 13 points in the 3rd quarter. Harden also hit 4 threes at a 50% rate and had 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Ivica Zubac contributed 18 points, shooting 88.9% from the field.

The Clippers shot 54.7% from the field and 44.4% from three, making 12 threes in total. Amir Coffey scored 9 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Derrick Jones added 8 of his 14 points in the final period.

The Clippers put on a defensive clinic in the 3rd quarter, holding the Hawks to just 8 points, which helped them secure a 121-98 win. Despite giving up 35 points in the 2nd quarter, they managed to keep Atlanta under 100 points for the game.

Overall, the Clippers limited the Hawks to 42% shooting, including just 27% from beyond the arc, where Atlanta made only 9 threes. The Hawks also went 15/17 from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 14 steals and 5 blocks.