Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [2/5/2024]

NBA action continues on Monday at 7:00PM ET as the Los Angeles Lakers lock horns with the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Monday's Lakers vs. Hornets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Monday's NBA game between the Lakers and Hornets 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers an 83% chance of defeating the Hornets, and our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 119-107.

According to our model, the Hornets (+13) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 227.5-point Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Lakers vs. Hornets Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lakers	Hornets
Spread	-13 (-115)	+13 (-105)
Moneyline	-900	+625
Total	o227.5 (-115)	u227.5 (-105)

• The Hornets are listed as +13 underdogs versus the Lakers, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Lakers (-13) to cover the spread, DraftKings also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hornets at +625. That means you can bet $100 to profit $625, earning a total payout of $725, if they win.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -900, where you can risk $900 to win $100 for a total payout of $1,000 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 227.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

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

Lakers vs. Hornets Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Hornets +13	-105
Moneyline	Hornets	+625
Total	Under 227.5	-105

While the Lakers are more likely to win the game, betting on the Hornets moneyline is the best option because of the 3.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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Lakers vs. Hornets Player Props

Looking for Lakers vs. Hornets NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists, rebounds and three-pointers for each team.

LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists, while Miles Bridges is projected to finish with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the Hornets.

Lakers Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Lakers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
LeBron James	29	8	10	2
Anthony Davis	28	12	5	0
D'Angelo Russell	18	3	7	3
Austin Reaves	17	4	7	2
Rui Hachimura	13	3	1	1

Hornets Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Hornets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Miles Bridges	22	7	4	3
Brandon Miller	19	5	3	3
P.J. Washington	17	5	3	3
Nick Richards	11	10	1	0
Nick Smith	11	2	2	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Don't forget, our model updates often, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before the Lakers vs. Hornets on Monday February 5, 2024.

Lakers vs. Hornets Game Information

Monday's game 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 February 5, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Spectrum Center

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Conclusion

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