Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Prediction for the NBA match

2025-01-28 01:00
NBA

2025-01-28 01:00:00
NBA

Over the span of their last 39 head-to-head games, the Los Angeles Lakers hold the advantage with 23 wins. Last season, the Lakers defeated the Charlotte Hornets twice. On their home court, they secured a dominant victory (133-112), while the game in Charlotte was a closer battle (124-118). Notably, the Hornets have now gone four consecutive games without a win against the Lakers.

Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte has struggled recently, losing two of their last three games. However, on January 26, the Hornets delivered an impressive performance at home, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 123-92. LaMelo Ball was the standout player, contributing 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. Miles Bridges added 22 points, while Josh Green and Seth Curry scored 13 and 16 points, respectively. Under head coach Charles Lee, the Hornets have a record of 12 wins and 30 losses, placing them 14th in the Eastern Conference standings.

Suspensions and Injuries

The Hornets have no roster concerns. All key players are healthy and ready for action.

Interesting Facts for Betting

The Hornets average 107 points per game against the Lakers over the last ten matchups.
Charlotte has lost their last four consecutive games against the Lakers.

Projected Starting Lineup
LaMelo Ball – Nick Smith – Josh Green – Miles Bridges – Mark Williams.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers, on the other hand, are on a hot streak, winning their last three games in a row. On January 24, they secured a 118-108 victory on the road against the Golden State Warriors. Anthony Edwards led the team with a double-double, recording 36 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists. LeBron James contributed 25 points, with Austin Reaves adding 16, Dalton Knecht 13, and Max Christie 11. Under head coach J.J. Redick, the Lakers boast a 25-18 record, currently sitting in 5th place in the Western Conference.

Suspensions and Injuries

The Lakers are heading to Florida with a less-than-ideal roster. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Rui Hachimura are listed as Day-To-Day. Additionally, several bench players remain sidelined due to injuries.

Interesting Facts for Betting

The Lakers average 111 points per game against Charlotte over their last ten matchups.

Projected Starting Lineup
Austin Reaves – Max Christie – Rui Hachimura – LeBron James – Anthony Davis.

Prediction

Charlotte enters this game as the clear underdog. According to bookmakers, the visiting team has a significantly higher chance of success, and it’s easy to see why. Charlotte recently pulled off a minor surprise by defeating fellow strugglers, the New Orleans Pelicans. Meanwhile, the Lakers, despite their aging stars and inconsistent performances, are expected to handle the Hornets. Reddick’s squad should secure a victory in this matchup.

Our prediction: a Lakers win with a -4.5 point spread (including overtime) at odds of 1.81.

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