LA Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 5

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 05, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Clippers (13-11) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (7-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 216.5 points
  • Monday, December 5, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSSE & BSSC

The LA Clippers visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Clippers vs Hornets Over/Under is 216.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are 11-13 against the spread, while the Hornets are 10-12 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
LA Clippers-3.5 -115O 216.5 -110-160
Charlotte Hornets +3.5 -105U 216.5 -110+135

Hornets vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Monday‘s game with 60.4% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 52.6% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Clippers and Hornets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 74 games (+19.71 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 43 away games (+15.85 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 45 of their last 77 games (+15.82 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.20 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 74 games (+11.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 43 games (+19.65 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 70 games (+16.17 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 48 games (+15.42 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 38 games at home (+14.90 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 40 games at home (+14.80 Units / 34% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 11-13 (-3.3 Units / -12.52% ROI).

  • 13-11 against the Moneyline (-0.75 Units / -1.77% ROI)
  • 7-17 against the Over for game total points (-11.7 Units / -44.32% ROI)
  • 17-7 against the Under for game total points (+9.3 Units / 35.23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 10-12 (-3.2 Units / -12.67% ROI).

  • 7-16 against the Moneyline (-2.55 Units / -10.37% ROI)
  • 11-12 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI)
  • 12-11 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 74 games (-26.63 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 82 games (-26.56 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 70 games (-24.25 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 78 games (-21.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 75 games (-20.75 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 80 games (-39.31 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 28 of their last 79 games (-28.69 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 83 games (-21.50 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 80 games (-21.20 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 69 games (-20.88 Units / -27% ROI)

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LA Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The LA Clippers are 25-6 (.806) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for seventh-best among NBA teams. The Houston Rockets have averaged 42.5 rebounds per game (4,036 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for third-lowest among NBA teams.

The Clippers are 59-13 (.819) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .699

The Clippers are 20-11 (.645) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .559

The Clippers are 24-4 (.857) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the LA Clippers

The Hornets are 28-35 (.444) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Hornets are 4-22 (.154) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .256

The Hornets are 16-25 (.390) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Hornets are 8-42 (.160) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .268

Injury Report: Hornets vs. ClippersMonday‘s Game, Dec. 5

  • LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Ball is dealing with a Grade 2 ankle sprain. No timetable has been announced for when he might return to action.
  • Gordon Hayward (Hornets): Hayward is dealing with a shoulder fracture and is out indefinitely, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Mark Williams (Hornets): Williams is out for Monday’s (Dec. 5) game against the Clippers.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin has not played since Oct. 19 and no timetable has been announced for his return.
  • Dennis Smith Jr. (Hornets): Smith Jr. has not played since Nov. 23 and no timetable has been announced for his return.
  • Paul George (Clippers): George is questionable for Monday’s (Dec. 5) game against Charlotte.
  • Luke Kennard (Clippers): Kennard is questionable for Monday’s (Dec. 5) game against Charlotte.
  • Kawhi Leonard (Clippers): Leonard is questionable for Monday’s (Dec. 5) game against Charlotte.
  • Norman Powell (Clippers): Powell is out for Monday’s (Dec. 5) game against Charlotte.

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers are shooting 39% from three (1,109/2,825) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers have averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.6

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers have averaged 103.9 points per game (1,351 points/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.6

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 1.12 points per shot (629 points/561 shots) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Hornets have a TS% of 46% at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Hornets have averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,522 points/1,286 shots) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,272 assists/ 573 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (73 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Clippers have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (461 rebounds/13 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Clippers have averaged 34.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,820 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Clippers have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (479 blocks/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 8.1 steals per game (1,360 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hornets have blocked 77 shots this season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have 1,360 steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (5,550 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1


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