Lakers vs. Hornets prediction, odds, line, spread: 2022 NBA picks, Jan. 28 best bets from model on 58-32 run
Fri, Jan 28, 2022
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The Los Angeles Lakers (24-25) travel to Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets (27-22) in a Friday night battle. Los Angeles fell to the Philadelphia 76ers 105-87 in its last game on Thursday. The Lakers were without forward LeBron James, who was out with a sore knee. He remains day-to-day as the Lakers enter the second half of this back-to-back. The Hornets snapped their two-game skid and beat the Indiana Pacers 158-126 on Wednesday.
Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET from Spectrum Center. Charlotte is favored by 6.5 points in the latest Lakers vs. Hornets odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is 228.5. Before making any Hornets vs. Lakers picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsTek's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Lakers vs. Hornets, and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsTek now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Hornets vs. Lakers:
- Lakers vs. Hornets spread: Charlotte -6.5
- Lakers vs. Hornets over-under: 228.5 points
- Lakers vs. Hornets money line: Charlotte -260, Los Angeles +210
- CHA: Hornets are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games
- LAL: Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last five Friday games
Charlotte had an offensive explosion in its last outing as it beat the Pacers 158-126. They were on fire offensively, shooting 58 percent from the field and knocking down 24 3-pointers. Charlotte had four players who scored at least 20 points in the win. They were led by guard Kelly Oubre Jr, who came off the bench and went off. He finished with a season-high 39 points and five boards. Oubre Jr. shot 10-for-15 from 3-point land. He's questionable for this matchup (ankle).
Charlotte scored over 30 points in all four quarters, torching the Pacers' defense. Guard LaMelo Ball logged a triple-double in the blowout win. He had 29 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists and was very efficient. Ball shot 11-for-16 from the field and hit three 3-pointers. The Hornets also got out in transition and outscored Indiana 30-15 in fast break points.
Power forward Anthony Davis returned to starting lineup in the Jan. 25 win over the Brooklyn Nets. The Kentucky product gives Los Angeles a boost on both ends of the floor. Davis is one the best defensive bigs in the NBA and his offensive skillset is top-notch. Davis is averaging 23 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game. The eight-time All-Star selection looked fresh in their last game. Davis had 31 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks.
Guard Malik Monk has been the best 3-point shooter on the floor for Los Angeles. Monk is averaging 12.1 points and shoots a team-high 40 percent from downtown. The 2017 first-round pick has scored at least 20 points in 11 games thus far. Guard Russell Westbrook is still an all-around threat for the Lakers. Westbrook is averaging 18.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and 7.6 assists.
SportsTek's model is leaning under on the total, projecting 221 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time. You can only see the model's pick at SportsTek.
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