Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction 1/9/25 NBA Picks

The Charlotte Hornets and LA Lakers meet Thursday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs LA Lakers Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Cavs, beat the Suns, and they play the Clippers, Jazz, and Bulls next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.1 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 29.9 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 21.2 points and 4.9 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers lost to the Rockets and Mavericks, and they play the Spurs, Heat, and Nets next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.8 points and 11.9 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23.8 points and 7.7 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

• The Hornets have lost each of their last 11 games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Lakers have won 13 of their last 14 games at Crypto.com Arena against teams that held a losing record.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against Pacific Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last four games at Crypto.com Arena following a road loss.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Lakers have lost five of their last seven games as home favorites after losing as favorites.
• The road team has won three of the last four games between the Hornets and Lakers.
• The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Hornets and Lakers.

Charlotte Hornets vs LA Lakers Prediction

The LA Lakers are the more talented team obviously and need to take advantage of games like this to chip away in the standings. The problem is, it’s hard to make Lakers predictions when you constantly see LeBron and AD on the injury report. Of course, check for updates before locking in any bets. What we do know is the Hornets are healthy again with the return of LaMelo and Miller. The Hornets just upset the Suns and have covered three straight games. The Hornets can be sneaky and dangerous at full strength, as they have the offensive ability and above-average athleticism. Again, I’d love to know who is playing for the Lakers before making anything official. Still, give me the points with the Hornets.