The Lakers have won back-to-back games after knocking off the New York Knicks 113-105 Saturday to cover as 2-point road underdogs. F LeBron James scored a team-high 24 points on 10-of-19 shooting while C Anthony Davis had a double-double with 12 points and 18 rebounds. Six Los Angeles players scored in double figures while the team shot 48.8% from the field in the win.
Charlotte has lost 7 games in a row after falling 115-99 against the Indiana Pacers Sunday and failing to cover as an 11.5-point home underdog. F Brandon Miller scored a game-high 35 points on 5-of-12 shooting from 3 while C Nick Richards (12 points, 10 rebounds) had a double-double. Four Charlotte players scored in double figures while the team shot 39.8% from the field and 27.6% from beyond the arc.
Lakers at Hornets odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Lakers -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Hornets +475 (bet $100 to win $475)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -11.5 (-115) | Hornets +11.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Lakers at Hornets key injuries
Lakers
- C Anthony Davis (Achilles, hip) questionable
- F LeBron James (ankle) questionable
- F Cam Reddish (ankle) out
Hornets
- Not yet submitted
Lakers at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 123, Hornets 110
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value in betting the Lakers (-650) at this number to beat the struggling Hornets, who are 5-19 at home this season.
Against the spread
BET LAKERS -11.5 (-115).
The Lakers have covered in 4 of their last 6 games, including 3 of their last 5 on the road. They are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games as favorites.
The Hornets are just 16-32 ATS this season and have failed to cover in each of their last 7 games, including 5 at home and each of their last 3 as double-digit underdogs. Against a streaking Los Angeles squad, Charlotte will be unable to keep up Monday night.
Over/Under
BET OVER 227.5 (-115).
The Lakers have a 28-23 Over record this season, while the Hornets’ is 25-23. Los Angeles has hit the Over in 7 of its last 9 games, including 4 of its last 6 on the road. It has scored at least 114 in 8 of its last 10 and has allowed at least 127 in 5 of its last 7.
Charlotte has hit the Over in 4 of its last 6 and has allowed at least 113 in 9 of its last 10.
