The LA Lakers (7-3) face the Charlotte Hornets (3-6) Monday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, with tip-off set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
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The Lakers saw their 5-game winning streak end Saturday night, falling 122-102 to the Atlanta Hawks as 5-point road favorites with the Under (228.5) cashing. Turnovers proved costly for the Lakers, who committed 20 on the night. G Luka Doncic paced the Lakers with 22 points, 11 assists, and 5 rebounds, while F Jarred Vanderbilt added a double-double off the bench with 12 points and 18 boards.
The Hornets dropped their second straight game Friday, losing 126-108 to the Miami Heat as 7-point road underdogs with the Under (235) cashing. G Kon Knueppel was a bright spot, leading all scorers with 30 points and adding 8 rebounds. However, 18 turnovers proved costly, as Miami converted those mistakes into 24 points to pull away.
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Lakers at Hornets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 9:56 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Hornets +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -7.5 (-110) | Hornets +7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Lakers at Hornets key injuries
Lakers
(Not yet submitted — below was for Saturday’s game)
- G Austin Reaves (groin) questionable
Hornets
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
- G LaMelo Ball (ankle) questionable
- G Josh Green (shoulder) questionable
- F Brandon MIller (shoulder) out
- G Collin Sexton (neck) questionable
- F Grant Williams (ACL) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Lakers at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 119, Hornets 108
PASS.
The Lakers (-300) will bounce back on Monday night, but I’ll take my wager to the spread with better odds.
BET LAKERS -7.5 (-110).
Los Angeles enters at 7-3 and has been sharp on the road, going 4-1 ATS away from home. The Lakers have also dominated this matchup, winning 7 of the last 10 meetings and covering in 6 of them. Even without F LeBron James and possibly Reaves, LA’s offense remains elite — they lead the NBA in field goal percentage (51.3%) and average 117.8 points per game (PPG).
Doncic has been unstoppable, averaging 37 points, 10 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per contest. The Hornets, meanwhile, are struggling defensively, allowing 121 PPG, and are missing key scorers in Ball and Miller. Charlotte’s inability to get stops or control tempo makes them an ideal opponent for a bounce-back spot.
With a deeper, more efficient roster and a clear advantage inside and out, the Lakers should handle business and cover comfortably.
BET UNDER 229.5 (-115).
The Under looks like the smart play Monday night. The Hornets are short-handed and missing key offensive weapons, leading to 5 straight Unders. The Lakers can score but may not need to push the tempo against a depleted Charlotte squad. Both meetings last season went Under, and this one should follow the same trend.
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