Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/25
At 7:00 ET, the Lakers (-231) will travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets (+192). The Lakers are currently favored by 6 points and the over/under line is 222.
Los Angeles comes into this game with a record of 25-18 and have won three straight. On the other side, the Hornets are 12-30 and sit 14th in the Eastern Conference.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -6
This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, January 27th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-103 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.
Do the Lakers Have a Shot at a Win at Charlotte?
The Lakers improved to 25-18 on the season with a 118-108 road win over the Warriors on Saturday. Los Angeles, favored by 1 point, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points reached 226, exceeding the over/under line of 219.5 by 6.5 points.
After a tight first half, with both teams scoring 32 points in the 2nd quarter, the Lakers pulled away by winning the 3rd quarter 30-25. They entered the 4th quarter with an 89-83 lead and outscored the Warriors 29-25 in the final period to seal the win.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a win over the Warriors, scoring 36 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, shooting 56.5% from the field. LeBron James added 25 points and 12 assists, while Austin Reaves chipped in 16 points, hitting 60% of his shots.
The Lakers shot 54.7% as a team, making 10 threes at a 34.5% clip. Davis scored 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, with LeBron also adding 10 in the final period.
The Lakers gave up 108 points to the Warriors but held them to just 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure the win. Overall, the Warriors shot 46% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Warriors hit 16 threes at a 34% clip. The Lakers sent the Warriors to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks.
Can the Hornets Hold Strong at Home?
On Saturday, the Hornets improved to 12-30 for the season with a dominant 123-92 home win over the Pelicans. Charlotte, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 215, falling short of the 230.5 O/U line.
Charlotte took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 28-23 to 40-23. They outscored New Orleans 32-22 in the 2nd quarter and led 93-68 going into the 4th, where they finished strong by outscoring the Pelicans 30-24.
The Hornets connected on 21 threes at a 42% clip in their 123-92 win over the Pelicans, shooting 50% from the field overall. LaMelo Ball led the way with 25 points, despite hitting just 30.8% from deep, while also adding 7 assists and 5 rebounds.
Miles Bridges contributed 22 points on 61.5% shooting, and Seth Curry chipped in 16 points, knocking down 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency. Curry also added 4 rebounds and 2 assists in the victory.
The Hornets put on a defensive clinic against the Pelicans, holding them to just 92 points on Saturday. Charlotte was consistent throughout, giving up 23 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 22 in the 2nd. Even in the 4th, they allowed only 24 points, sealing the win.
From beyond the arc, the Hornets were particularly stingy, limiting the Pelicans to just 8 threes on 25% shooting. Charlotte also recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks in the game.