Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/24
In a non-conference matchup, the Lakers (-552) are favored by 10.5 points over the Hornets (+406) at Spectrum Center. The over/under line for this game is 229.5 points.
Los Angeles enters this game with a 26-25 record and is currently 9th in the Western Conference. They have won two straight games. As for Charlotte, they are 10-38 and have lost seven straight games. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET and the game can be seen on BSSE.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +10.5
This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, February 5th.
WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-108 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with Anthony Davis points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 12 threes.
Will the Lakers Win in Charlotte?
In their last two games, the Lakers have covered the spread and are 23-28 against the spread this season. As the favorite, they are 12-16 ATS on the road and 11-12 ATS as the underdog.
On the season, the Lakers are 11-15 ATS on the road compared to 12-13 ATS at home. Their average scoring differential on the road is -6.6 points per game.
As the favorite, the Lakers have a straight-up record of 18-10 and are favored by 10.5 points today. In the Western Conference, they are in 9th place with a record of 26-25.
The Lakers’ O/U record for the season is 28-23, and their last two games have gone under the posted total. This year, their games have averaged 233.2 points per game.
Los Angeles’ most recent win came against the Knicks, where they won 113-105. The Lakers were 2.5-point underdogs going into the game, and the O/U line was 227.5.
On the season, the Lakers are averaging 116.1 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. However, they have struggled to score on the road, averaging 115.5 points per game compared to 116.7 at home.
When it comes to pace, the Lakers are 6th in the league at 101.1 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 7th at 49%.
One area where the Lakers have struggled is three-point shooting. They are 30th in the league in three-point attempts and 28th in three-point makes at 11.3 per game. Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc.
So far, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 18th in the league at 117.1 points per contest. Most recently, the Lakers’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 105 points to the Knicks.
Will the Hornets Pull Through as the Home Underdog?
Charlotte’s ATS losing streak is up to seven games, and they are 15-31 ATS for the season. At home, the Hornets are 7-15 ATS and have an average scoring margin of -11.5 points per game.
As the underdog, Charlotte has gone 8-36 straight-up and 15-27 vs. the spread. Today, they are getting 10.5 points and have gone 0-4 vs. the spread as the underdog.
In the Eastern Conference, the Hornets are in 13th place with a record of 10-38. Within the Southeast Division, they are 4th. Charlotte has lost seven straight games.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 25-23, and their games have averaged 228.6 points per game. Today’s line of 229.5 is slightly higher than their season average of 228.2.
In their last game, the Hornets lost to the Pacers by a score of 115-99. The O/U line for that game was 237 points, and Charlotte was getting 11.5 points as the underdog.
At 108.3 points per game, the Hornets are 29th in the NBA in scoring. They have been even less productive at home, averaging 107.8 points per game.
So far this season, the Hornets have been below the league scoring average in 64.6% of their games. They are also last in the NBA in free throw attempts and makes.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Hornets are 28th in the league at 45%. They are also 28th in two-point shooting at 51%.
Currently, the Hornets’ defense holds the 25th rank in the NBA, allowing 120.3 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Hornets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 57.4% while allowing 39.5% from downtown.