Charlotte Hornets vs. LA Lakers Preview, Odds, Prediction (Feb 19)
- Hornets vs. Lakers predictions will be the first after the All-Star weekend pause.
- Charlotte and LaMelo Ball are heavy underdogs according to NBA odds, -1000.
- Luka and LeBron are after the No.4 seed in the NBA West Standings.
The Lakers must adjust to having two dominant ball-handlers in their starting five. Meanwhile, the Hornets have just one, but that isn’t helping them too much, because LaMelo often hurts the team due to his egoism.
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NBA Regular Season Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | +600 | +13.5 | 223.5 |
| LA Lakers | -1000 | -13.5 | 223.5 |
How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, February 19, 10 pm CET
- Where: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
- How to Watch: NBA League Pass
Game Preview
The Charlotte Hornets aren’t having a great season, with 13 wins and 39 losses so far. As time goes by, they become a team owned by LaMelo and his ego, and that’s not a great way to make a winning franchise. After all that’s why he didn’t play in this year’s All-Star Game.
Ball scores 27.3 points per game with 7.2 assists yet shoots barely above 41.5%. Overall, the Hornets are the worst-shooting teams in the NBA, with only 43% FG.
The Lakers FG percentage is 48.4, which is the No.6 in the league. Of course, that was without Luka, and we’ll see how JJ Redick fits in him and LeBron. Also, the Lakers will be much weaker under the rim, which they need to cover up as well.
Los Angeles Lakers are 5-0 STRAIGHT UP at home, and the are also 5-0 ATS at home in those matches, showcasing their dominance. This is a good trend to know due to our NBA betting.
Hornets vs. Lakers Head-to-Head
The first game of the year in Charlotte ended with the Lakers squeezing out a 112-107 victory.
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Hornets vs. Lakers Predictions
Charlotte Hornets already began falling apart, and unless they find a way to stop LaMello from becoming the most selfish player in the NBA, they won’t improve. That’s why we pick the Lakers to win here and cover the spread.
- Free NBA Picks Today: Lakers -13.5
