Lakers vs. Hornets Prediction and Odds - Jan 2, 2023

The Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers meet in of the NBA at Spectrum Center on Monday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

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

Who will win Lakers vs. Hornets?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Lakers-Hornets NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Hornets a 58% chance of beating the Lakers.

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Lakers vs. Hornets Current Odds

• Spread: Hornets -2.5 (-105), Lakers +2.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: Hornets -125, Lakers +110
• Total: Over/Under 241.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hornets are -2.5 favorites versus the Lakers, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+2.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on the market at -115.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hornets at -125. That means you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 241.5 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 the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lakers and Hornets are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 241.5-point Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Hornets

• Spread: Hornets -2.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Hornets @ -125 via BetMGM (58% probability)
• Total: Under 241.5 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

Lakers vs. Hornets Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Charlotte at Spectrum Center this Monday has the Hornets winning 121-119.

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

Lakers vs. Hornets Player Props

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

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

LeBron James is expected to step up for the Lakers with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while LaMelo Ball is projected to have 26 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the Hornets.

Lakers Projected Box Score

• LeBron James: 30 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST
• Russell Westbrook: 17 PTS, 6 REB, 8 AST
• Thomas Bryant: 16 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
• Dennis Schroder: 12 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST
• Austin Reaves: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Hornets Projected Box Score

• LaMelo Ball: 26 PTS, 6 REB, 10 AST
• Terry Rozier: 19 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
• P.J. Washington: 17 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
• Gordon Hayward: 16 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
• Mark Williams: 14 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Lakers vs. Hornets on Monday January 2, 2023.

Lakers vs. Hornets 2023 Game Info

Monday's action between the Hornets and Lakers at Spectrum Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets
• Date: Monday January 2, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Spectrum Center

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