| MATCHUP | Charlotte Hornets | LA Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-25 | 15-23 |
| Spread | +4.5 -105 | -4.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +160 | -192 |
| Total | Over 223.5 (-112) | Under 223.5 (-108) |
| Where | Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA | |
| When | Monday, January 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:30 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN SE | |
The Charlotte Hornets and LA Clippers meet Monday in NBA action at the Intuit Dome. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs LA Clippers Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Jazz, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Lakers next. The Hornets have split their last 12 games.
The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 48.2 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.9 points and 7.8 assists, while Miles Bridges is averaging 19.7 points and 6.4 rebounds. Brandon Miller is the third double-digit scorer and Kon Knueppel is dishing 3.6 assists. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Nets and Pistons, and they play the Wizards next. The Clippers have won 9 of their last 11 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 112 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.6 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 27.8 points and 6.4 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 25.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 84 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last 15 home games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The road team has won eight of the Hornets’ last nine games.
- The Clippers have lost seven of their last nine games as home favorites.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games against Hornets teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last four home games following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Nine of the Hornets’ last 11 games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- James Harden is one of only four players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
- John Collins ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (41.0%) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Ryan Kalkbrenner is one of only five players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Moussa Diabate is one of only 10 players in the league to have recorded 6+ steals in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (82.7).
- The Clippers rank 30th for fast break points per game (12.1) this season.
- The Hornets rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.2).
- The Hornets rank 29th in the league for steals per game this season (6.9).
Charlotte Hornets vs LA Clippers Injury Report
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Derrick Jones Jr., and Bogdan Bogdanovic. Kawhi Leonard is questionable.
The Hornets will be without Mason Plumlee. Collin Sexton and Pat Connaughton are questionable.
Charlotte Hornets vs LA Clippers Prediction
The Hornets are playing their best ball in recent memory and have covered 8 of their last 10 games. You can make an argument for the Hornets and the points. However, the line just isn’t steep enough to pull the trigger. The Clippers have been rolling over the last month, and they’ve covered 7 of their last 10 games. The Clippers are a veteran team that’s trying to make a playoff push, and games like this are must wins. Also, the Clippers have won 15 straight games against the Hornets. The Clippers haven’t lost to the Hornets since November 2017. Thor: Ragnarok was in the theater at the time. I’ll lay the points with the Clippers.