Lakers vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 5

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 05, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Lakers are -11.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSCH | SPEC

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte, NC.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Hornets Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 24-28 against the spread, while the Hornets are 16-32 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers-12.5 -110O 226.5 -110-700
Charlotte Hornets +12.5 -110U 226.5 -110+500

Hornets vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Monday‘s game with 86.5% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Lakers and Hornets, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Hornets vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 52.8% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 71 games (+18.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 38 away games (+17.10 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 42 away games (+16.80 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 36 away games (+14.80 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 54 of their last 95 games (+13.80 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 42 games at home (+18.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 42 games at home (+14.10 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 55 games (+11.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 72 games (+10.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 44 of their last 76 games (+8.80 Units / 11% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 24-28 (-6.85 Units / -11.95% ROI).

  • 27-25 against the Moneyline (+3.75 Units / 4.08% ROI)
  • 28-24 against the Over for game total points (+1.6 Units / 2.8% ROI)
  • 24-28 against the Under for game total points (-6.85 Units / -11.97% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 16-32 (-19.15 Units / -36.34% ROI).

  • 10-38 against the Moneyline (-10.1 Units / -19.98% ROI)
  • 25-23 against the Over for game total points (-0.3 Units / -0.57% ROI)
  • 23-25 against the Under for game total points (-4.5 Units / -8.52% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 54 games (-28.65 Units / -51% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 76 games (-23.50 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 67 games (-21.25 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the Spread in 25 of their last 67 games (-21.15 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 42 games at home (-20.35 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 71 games (-25.75 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 38 of their last 89 games (-23.45 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 45 away games (-21.10 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 42 away games (-20.95 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in 40 of their last 94 games (-19.65 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Lakers were 17-26 (.395) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .442

The Lakers were 20-16 (.556) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Lakers are 7-2 (.778) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .631

The Lakers are 11-1 (.917) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .818

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

The Hornets are 2-8 (.200) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .563

The Hornets are 3-16 (.158) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .437

The Hornets are 17-30 (.362) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Hornets are 19-36 (.345) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

Injury Report: Hornets vs. LakersMonday‘s Game, Feb. 5

  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Gordon Hayward (Charlotte Hornets): Calf, Game Time Decision
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Out
  • Kyle Lowry (Charlotte Hornets): Not Injury Related, Out
  • Gabe Vincent (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out
  • LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Cam Reddish (Los Angeles Lakers): Ankle, Out

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 4.3 second chance points per game (219 points/51 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (304 assists/ 149 TOs) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Lakers have averaged 10.1 second chance points per game (513 points/51 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Lakers have averaged 17.1 fast break points per game (2,271 points/133 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets are shooting 43% from three (93/218) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Hornets are shooting 45% (2,608/5,763) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Hornets shot 33% from three (881/2,669) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hornets have averaged 1.15 points per shot (2,489 points/2,170 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (5,000 rebounds/133 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,116 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 36.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,884 rebounds/51 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Lakers averaged 6.4 steals per game (526 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 44% from three (368/843) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,568 rebounds/48 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets have averaged 6.6 steals per game (315 steals/48 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Hornets have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (4,483 rebounds/130 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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