The Los Angeles Lakers (27-13) host the Charlotte Hornets (20-18) Thursday at the Staples Center for a 10:30 p.m. ET game. Below, we analyze the Hornets-Lakers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
This is the second of a 5-game Western Conference road trip for the Hornets who were crushed in the first game last night vs. the Denver Nuggets 129-104 as the 6.5-point underdogs. Charlotte has won five of the past seven games (5-2 ATS).
Los Angeles has won all three games following the All-Star break and is 6-1 ATS in the last seven games. The Lakers’ offense erupted in the last two games, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 137-121 Tuesday and the Golden State Warriors 128-97 the night prior.
The Lakers have beaten and covered against the Hornets in each of their three meetings since LeBron James joined Los Angeles in 2018.
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:50 p.m. ET.
NBATV will host Thursday’s matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers, with tip-off set for 10:30 p.m. ET. The game will take place at the STAPLES Arena in Los Angeles, California.