Hornets vs. Lakers Prediction: Lakers Predicted to Win Wednesday's NBA Game [2/19/2025]

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Lakers as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Charlotte-LA Lakers game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Lakers' chance of winning at 83%, with the Hornets at 17%."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Lakers lineup will feature players like Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, while the Hornets will look to LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams.

Doncic, the Lakers' latest star recruit, is expected to shine with a projected 26 points and 3 threes.

For expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Hornets vs. Lakers predictions page.

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Lakers vs. Hornets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NBA game between the Hornets and Lakers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Lakers an 83% chance of defeating the Hornets. Our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 120-109.

According to our model, the Hornets (+12.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 230.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

Pre-Game Probabilities

Last Updated: 2:35AM, Feb 20

Spread

Over / Under

Moneyline

Hornets

Hornets +13.0

55%

45%

-105

-108

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Lakers

Hornets CHA

-105

Hornets +13.0

55%

45%

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Lakers LAL

-108

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Hornets vs. Lakers Odds

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All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Hornets vs. Lakers Picks and Best Bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Hornets vs. Lakers matchup is on the over/under.

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Hornets vs. Lakers Player Props

Betting on Charlotte vs. LA Lakers NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.

LaMelo Ball is expected to lead the Hornets with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists, while Luka Doncic is projected to have 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the Lakers.

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Hornets vs. Lakers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Wednesday's game between the Lakers and Hornets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
• Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Wednesday's Hornets vs. Lakers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Conclusion

We predict the Lakers, with an 83% win probability, will likely beat the Hornets on Wednesday.

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