Lakers vs. Hornets Prediction: Will L.A. cover as road favorites?

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With the road team laying 5.5 points and the total sitting at 222, what’s the best bet in Monday night’s Lakers vs. Hornets matchup? First tip is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from Spectrum Center.

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

Los Angeles Lakers (-5.5) at Charlotte Hornets (+5.5); o/u 222

7:00 p.m. ET, Monday, January 27, 2025

Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC

TV: N/A

Lakers vs. Hornets Public Betting: Bettors Love Los Angeles

Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 80% of public bettors are currently backing the Lakers when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

James probable to face Hornets

LeBron James (foot) is probable for Monday’s game against the Hornets. James is again listed on the Lakers’ injury report due to left foot injury management. His status was downgraded to questionable ahead of Saturday’s win over Golden State, but he ultimately played 35 minutes and recorded a double-double. Fantasy managers should expect LeBron to be available for Monday’s game.

Ball leads Charlotte with 25 points

LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 25 points (9-of-21 FGs), five rebounds, seven assists, two steals and four 3-pointers in a 123-92 win over the Pelicans on Saturday. Ball missed their game against Portland on Friday night due to a sprain in his right wrist, but it didn’t keep him out of the lineup on the second night of their back-to-back. This was his 11th straight game with at least 20 points and his seventh straight with at least five assists. LaMelo also snapped a streak of three straight games shooting worse than 40% from the field. Ball has played in 30 games this season, which means that he’s close to eclipsing his 36 games played from two seasons ago, and he has already surpassed his 22 games from last season.

Lakers vs. Hornets NBA Prediction:

Take Los Angeles. The Lakers have won eight out of their last 10 games against the Hornets, both straight up and against the spread. That includes a three-game straight up winning streak in which they covered in two out of those three games. The Lakers have also won three consecutive games both straight up and against the spread.

Lakers vs. Hornets Betting Prediction: LOS ANGELES LAKERS -5.5

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