Hornets vs. Lakers Prediction and Odds - Dec 23, 2022

NBA action continues on Friday at 10:30PM ET as the Charlotte Hornets take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.

Dimers' top betting picks for Hornets vs. Lakers, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Hornets vs. Lakers?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Hornets-Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lakers a 62% chance of getting the W against the Hornets.

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Hornets vs. Lakers Odds

• Spread: Lakers -2.5 (-107), Hornets +2.5 (-107)
• Moneyline: Lakers -140, Hornets +130
• Total: Over/Under 243 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lakers are -2.5 favorites versus the Hornets, with -107 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Hornets (+2.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on offer at -107.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -140. That means you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hornets at +130, where you can put down $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 243 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Hornets (+2.5) are a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 243-point Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Hornets vs. Lakers

• Spread: Hornets +2.5 @ -107 via PointsBet (51% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers @ -140 via PointsBet (62% probability) 🔥
• Total: Under 243 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (54% probability)

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Hornets vs. Lakers Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Charlotte vs. LA Lakers at Crypto.com Arena this Friday has the Lakers winning 122-118.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Hornets-Lakers matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Hornets vs. Lakers Player Props

Prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Hornets vs. Lakers without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

LaMelo Ball is expected to lead the Hornets with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists, while LeBron James is projected to finish with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the Lakers.

Hornets Projected Box Score

• LaMelo Ball: 24 PTS, 5 REB, 10 AST
• Terry Rozier: 19 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
• Kelly Oubre: 17 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
• Gordon Hayward: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
• P.J. Washington: 13 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Lakers Projected Box Score

• LeBron James: 30 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST
• Russell Westbrook: 17 PTS, 6 REB, 8 AST
• Thomas Bryant: 17 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
• Lonnie Walker: 16 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
• Dennis Schroder: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before Hornets vs. Lakers on Friday December 23, 2022.

Hornets vs. Lakers 2022 Game Info

Friday's action between the Lakers and Hornets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Friday December 23, 2022
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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