Hornets vs Lakers NBA Odds, Picks and Predictions Tonight

The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling after Anthony Davis' injury. They lost to the Kings last time out. The Hornets have lost nine of their 11 games in December. LaMelo Ball is back, but Charlotte was beaten by the Clippers on Wednesday.

Hornets lost to the Pistons on December 14. The last time Charlotte held an opponent to less than 119 points was on Dec. 3. Wednesday's 126-105 loss to Clippers was the latest setback for Hornets. Lakers have shot at least 40% from 3-point range in three straight games. Dennis Schroder, Lonnie Walker IV, and Thomas Bryant combined for 54 points against the Kings.

Lakers team total is over 118.5 (-130 at bet365).

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LaMelo Ball's return makes the Hornets a better team than the Lakers. The Lakers are 12-18-1 against the spread this season. They've won six of the last seven games against Charlotte. Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last five games playing on one day's rest. LeBron is coming off a 31-point, 11-assist performance in Sacramento.

Hornets have been poor on defense lately. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 31 points in Monday's win in Sacramento. Lakers have plenty of offensive punch and Ball does a good job of finding open shooters. The Lakers are trending towards the Over lately, and their defense has suffered without Davis.

The Over is 5-1 in Charlotte’s last six road games against a team with a winning home record.