Clippers vs. Hornets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets

The Charlotte Hornets (7-20) are heavy underdogs (-10.5) as they look to stop a four-game road losing streak when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers (17-12) on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Crypto.com Arena. The contest airs at 10:30 PM ET on NBA. The point total is 228.5 for the matchup.

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Clippers and Hornets Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

The Clippers are winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 10.5-point favorites.

In games they have played as at least 10.5-point underdogs this year, the Hornets are 2-5 against the spread.

The two teams average a combined 1.4 fewer points per game (227.1) than this game’s total of 228.5 points.

Opponents of the two teams average a combined 5.1 more points per game, 233.6, than this matchup’s over/under of 228.5 points.

The average over/under the Clippers have had set in games this season is 0.8 more points than this outing’s point total.

The average over/under for Charlotte’s games this season is 2.8 more points than the point total of 228.5 for this outing.

Los Angeles is 14-15-0 against the spread this season.

The Hornets are 10-16-1 against the spread this season.

Clippers Stats & Insights

The Clippers’ +117 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 4.0 points per game) is a result of scoring 116.7 points per game (11th in the NBA) while allowing 112.7 per contest (12th in the league).

The 43.6 rebounds per game the Clippers average rank 17th in the league. Their opponents record 42.9 per outing.

Los Angeles hits 12.5 three-pointers per game (15th in the league), while its opponents have made 12.8 on average.

The Clippers score 119.4 points per 100 possessions (seventh in the league), while giving up 115.3 points per 100 possessions (12th in the NBA).

The Clippers have scored at a lower clip in home games than on the road in the 2023-24 season (115.7 at home versus 117.7 on the road), and have given up fewer points in home games than on the road (109.2 opponent points per home game versus 116.4 on the road).

Hornets Stats & Insights

The Hornets put up 110.4 points per game (26th in league) while giving up 120.9 per outing (25th in NBA). They have a -282 scoring differential and have been outscored by 10.5 points per game.

Charlotte loses the rebound battle by 3.7 boards on average. It collects 41.6 rebounds per game, 25th in the league, while its opponents grab 45.3.

The Hornets connect on 11.0 three-pointers per game (27th in the league) at a 35.2% rate (24th in NBA), compared to the 13.4 per contest their opponents make, shooting 38.7% from beyond the arc.

The Hornets rank 26th in the league averaging 112.0 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 29th, allowing 122.6 points per 100 possessions.

In 2023-24 Charlotte is averaging 3.1 fewer points per game at home (109.1) than away (112.2).

Clippers Key Players to Watch

Kawhi Leonard is a key contributor on the scoresheet for the Clippers, tallying 24.4 points per game to go with 5.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists.

James Harden contributes with 17.3 points, 7.7 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game, and Ivica Zubac adds 12.1 points, 1.1 assists and 9.1 rebounds per outing.

The Clippers get 3.3 three-pointers per game out of Paul George.

George averages 1.7 steals per game, while Zubac has 1.4 blocks per contest.

Hornets Key Players to Watch

Terry Rozier holds the top spot on the Hornets scoring and assist lists among active players, tallying 23.2 points and 7.1 assists per game.

This season, Mark Williams has a statline of 12.7 points, 1.2 assists and 9.7 rebounds per game.

Brandon Miller cashes in on 1.9 treys per game.

Gordon Hayward’s 1.1 steals and Nick Richards’ 1.3 blocks per game are key to the Hornets’ defensive production.

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