SportsJaw: Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers Predictions and Stats . Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds & Betting Lines. Lakers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Hornets at Crypto.com Arena
The 2023-24 NBA season begins on Thursday, December 28 with an eight-game slate including a Hornets vs. Lakers interconference showdown at the Crypto.com Arena in Los
Game outlook
The 2023-24 NBA season begins on Thursday, December 28 with an eight-game slate including a Hornets vs. Lakers interconference showdown at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers are the betting favorite for this matchup, opening at -13, and have seen a steady line since then. Charlotte hopes to reverse their current eight-game skid and could be shorthanded for this game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hornets +650 | Lakers -1,100
Spread: Hornets +13 (-110) | Lakers -13 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 228.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 92%.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets opened their six game road trip with a loss last Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, outscoring them 62-42 in the paint but unable to hold the seven-point lead with 9:29 remaining in the fourth quarter. The team is currently 7-21, 12-16 ATS, and ranked 27th in the league for adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency. Miles Bridges and Nick Richards each hit a double-double, however the team shot only 34.75% from three-point range. LaMelo Ball (ankle), Frank Ntilikina (leg), and Mark Williams (back) are currently out, with Gordon Hayward (calf) and Brandon Miller (ankle) both listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.