Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 23, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Lakers (13-18) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (8-24)
  • Total (Over/Under): 239.5 points
  • Friday, December 23, 2022 at 10:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet LA & BSSE

The Charlotte Hornets visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Hornets vs Lakers Over/Under is 242.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 14-17 against the spread, while the Lakers are 12-18 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+3.5 -115O 242.5 -110+130
Los Angeles Lakers -3.5 -105U 242.5 -110-155

Lakers vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Friday‘s game with 54.3% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 54.2% confidence.

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


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 52 games (+16.90 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 away games (+12.82 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 37 away games (+12.47 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 away games (+12.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 33 away games (+11.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 74 games (+18.93 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 30 games (+16.70 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 35 games at home (+16.10 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 49 of their last 81 games (+13.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 21 of their last 28 games (+12.99 Units / 41% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 14-17 (-4.7 Units / -13.37% ROI).

  • 8-24 against the Moneyline (-8.05 Units / -23.13% ROI)
  • 17-15 against the Over for game total points (+0.5 Units / 1.42% ROI)
  • 15-17 against the Under for game total points (-3.7 Units / -10.51% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 12-18 (-7.85 Units / -22.99% ROI).

  • 13-18 against the Moneyline (-3.8 Units / -9.66% ROI)
  • 18-13 against the Over for game total points (+3.7 Units / 10.85% ROI)
  • 13-18 against the Under for game total points (-6.8 Units / -19.94% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 74 games (-29.24 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 73 games (-24.75 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 81 games (-21.90 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 81 games (-20.80 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 81 games (-20.23 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 79 games (-25.25 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 68 games (-24.59 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 79 games (-23.10 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 81 games (-21.90 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 73 games (-21.60 Units / -17% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

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

Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Lakers are 11-25 (.306) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

The Lakers are 3-12 (.200) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .481

The Lakers are 5-8 (.385) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .479

The Lakers are 27-36 (.429) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

Injury Report: Lakers vs. HornetsFriday‘s Game, Dec. 23

  • Juan Toscano-Anderson (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Toscano-Anderson will miss about two weeks.
  • Austin Reaves (Lakers): Reaves is questionable for Friday’s (Dec 23) game against Charlotte.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is probable for Friday’s (Dec 23) game against Charlotte.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is expected to miss at least one month after suffering a right foot injury, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Russell Westbrook (Lakers): Westbrook is probable for Friday’s (Dec 23) game against Charlotte.
  • Terry Rozier (Hornets): Rozier is questionable for Friday’s (Dec 23) game against Lakers.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin underwent surgery on his left knee and will about six weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Dennis Smith Jr. (Hornets): Smith Jr. is questionable for Friday’s (Dec 23) game against Lakers.

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

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers are shooting 31% from three (124/404) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Lakers are shooting 32% from three (67/208) in the first half this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Lakers have made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Lakers have averaged 55.5 points in the paint per game (722 points/13 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.9

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

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 5.8 blocks per game (284 blocks/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Lakers have blocked 867 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Lakers have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/13 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The Lakers have averaged 8.1 steals per game (396 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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