NBA : Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: February 19, 2025 10:00PM EST @ Crypto.com Arena

The Los Angeles Lakers have seemingly developed new strength and offensive dominance and continue to rise quickly even after any setback. The Charlotte Hornets have proven the most inconsistent nemesis due to their inability to play well on both sides of the court. The games have really been controlled by the high percentage shooting and rebounding advantage given by the Lakers, while the Hornets may not be able to keep close to pace with most of their opponents. It probably will not score high on this as the travelling Charlotte Hornets would need to get something going as home-court Los Angeles Lakers take them on. The Lakers want to continue their upsurge form, while the Hornets search for a much-needed spark.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Hornets 6.06 , Lakers 1.14

Spread: Hornets +13.5 , Lakers -13.5

Over/Under: 223.5

Team Recent Performance

Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets were 13-point underdogs on February 13 as they lost to the Orlando Magic 102-86, with the point total remaining under 202.5. They were also beaten on February 11, going down at the Brooklyn Nets 97-89 as 5-point underdogs, with the total falling short of 212. On February 10, they took a loss from the hands of the Detroit Pistons by the score of 112-102, although registering a cover as 12-point underdogs, with the total staying under 218. On February 8, the only win of the past five matches was achieved when they brought down the visiting San Antonio Spurs 117-116 as 10-point underdogs, with the over at 231.5. They lost to the Milwaukee Bucks again on February 6, 112 to 102, as they were 10.5 underdogs but covered with the total still below 223.5.

Los Angeles Lakers

February 13 saw the Los Angeles Lakers suffer a setback against the Utah Jazz losing 131-119 as the 9 point favorite with the total above 236. The Lakers bounced back on 11th February by hammering the same Jazz team 132-113, covering a 12-point spread, with total going over 235.55. They worked on Feb 9 to beat the Indiana Pacers outright by 124-117, as 4.5-point underdogs while hitting the over on a 230.5 total. On February 7, they defeated the Golden State Warriors, 120-112, as 4.5-point favorites, with the gross going over 226. They played the Clippers on February 5 as 8.5-point underdogs, winning by a score of 122 to 97, total under 221.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Clearly, the greatest contrast exists in the 2-8 Charlotte Hornets, squaring up against the 8-2 Los Angeles Lakers. The challenges have become apparent as the Charlotte Hornets have a poor record of 2-7-1 against the spread, with the Lakers looking good having a relative 7-2-1 record against the spread. They are all tied up with a 6-4 record against the total. The Lakers have a strong offensive game averaging 119.7 points over the Hornet’s 112.5. Not to mention, the Lakers lead the Hornets at halftime, scoring 60.3 points against the Hornets’ 56. The Lakers also shoot a little better from the field than the Hornets do, hitting 49.5 percent versus 46.76. Rebounding goes to them at 46.1 to 43.7. Both teams are from downtown closely approximate what you would expect: where the Lakers hit 126 shots out of 352 tries, the Hornets throw in 124 out of 351. Defensively, on a per-game basis, the Lakers are stealing 7.7 while being slightly behind here are the Hornets at 7.3.

Team Injuries Update

Charlotte Hornets

Grant Williams (SF, knee), Tre Mann (PG, back), Moussa Diabate (SF, eye), Mark Williams (C, coach’s decision), and Brandon Miller (SF, wrist) are out.

Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James (SF, ankle), Luka Doncic (SG, calf), and Rui Hachimura (SF, calf) are probable. Maxi Kleber (SF, foot) is out. Cam Reddish (SG, personal reasons) is doubtful.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers will win and cover the spread with the total going over 223.5.

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