Lakers vs. Hornets Predictions and Odds - Jan 28, 2022

The Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers clash in the NBA at Spectrum Center on Friday, with tipoff at 7:30PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lakers vs. Hornets, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win LA Lakers vs. Charlotte?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Lakers-Hornets NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Hornets a 79% chance of getting the W against the Lakers.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hornets are currently -9.5 favorites versus the Lakers, with -105 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+9.5) to cover the spread, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hornets at -400. That means you can risk $400 to win $100, for a total payout of $500, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +350, where you can bet $100 to profit $350, earning a total payout of $450, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 226 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (+9.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 226-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Hornets

• Spread: Lakers +9.5 at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers at +350 with Caesars Sportsbook (0.2% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 226 at -108 with FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Hornets are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Lakers moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

LA Lakers vs. Charlotte Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Charlotte at Spectrum Center on Friday has the Hornets winning 117-108.

Use our interactive widget below to view the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

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

Lakers vs. Hornets Player Props

Looking for LA Lakers vs. Charlotte prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Russell Westbrook is expected to lead the Lakers with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, while LaMelo Ball is projected to have 22 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for the Hornets.

Lakers Projected Box Score

• Russell Westbrook: 16 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST
• Carmelo Anthony: 11 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
• Talen Horton-Tucker: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Dwight Howard: 9 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST
• Stanley Johnson: 9 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST

Hornets Projected Box Score

• LaMelo Ball: 22 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST
• Terry Rozier: 20 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
• Miles Bridges: 18 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST
• James Bouknight: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
• P.J. Washington: 11 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Lakers vs. Hornets on Friday January 28, 2022.

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Lakers vs. Hornets 2022 Game Info

When do the Hornets play the Lakers?

• Date: Friday January 28, 2022
• Time: 7:30PM EST / 4:30PM PST
• Venue: Spectrum Center

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