The Los Angeles Lakers (32-20) host the Charlotte Hornets (13-39) in a cross-conference battle on Wednesday. This is the only game on the Wednesday NBA schedule and it is a makeup for the Jan. 9 contest that was cancelled due to wildfires in the L.A. area. LeBron James (ankle), who missed the All-Star Game, is questionable. These teams agreed to a big trade before the deadline that would’ve sent Mark Williams to the Lakers for Dalton Knecht and others. The deal, however, was rescinded due to medical concerns for Williams, who is listed as probable (reconditioning) for this matchup.
Tipoff from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles is at 10 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is a 12-point favorite in the latest Lakers vs. Hornets odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 227. Los Angeles is -699 on the money line (risk $699 to win $100), while Charlotte is at +498 (risk $100 to win $498). Before locking in any Hornets vs. Lakers picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters the second half of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 147-104 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $4,000. It’s also an outstanding 18-9 (67%) on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Now, the model has simulated Hornets vs. Lakers 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Lakers vs. Hornets:
- Lakers vs. Hornets spread: Los Angeles -12
- Lakers vs. Hornets over/under: 227 points
- Lakers vs. Hornets money line: Los Angeles -893, Charlotte +598
- CHA: The Hornets are 27-23-2 against the spread this season
- LAL: The Lakers are 28-23-1 against the spread this season
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Why the Lakers can cover
Luka Doncic continues to find his footing on the team, but has the skill to be an all-around force. This season, he averages 27 points, eight rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game. In his last game, Doncic finished with 16 points, four rebounds and four assists.
Austin Reaves is another ball handler and three-level scorer for the Lakers. Reaves averages 19.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. The 26-year-old has scored 20-plus points in five of the last six games. On Feb. 10 against the Utah Jazz, Reaves totaled 22 points, nine rebounds and four assists. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Hornets can cover
Forward Miles Bridges is an athletic scorer in the frontcourt. Bridges averages 19.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. He’s racked up 20-plus points in seven of his last 10 games. On Feb. 9 versus the Detroit Pistons, the 26-year-old had 30 points and nine rebounds.
With Williams likely returning, the Hornets now have depth in the frontcourt after acquiring center Jusuf Nurkic from the Suns before the deadline. Nurkic had nine points, eight rebounds and one block in his Charlotte debut, while Williams has averaged 15.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game this season. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Hornets vs. Lakers picks
SportsLine’s model has simulated Hornets vs. Lakers and is leaning Under the total, projecting 216 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in 60% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s NBA picks.
So who wins Hornets vs. Lakers on Wednesday, and which side of the spread hits 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Hornets vs. Lakers spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
