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Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets prediction

HomeLos Angeles Lakers2–3, 11th in Western ConferenceAwayCharlotte Hornets1–3, 14th in Eastern Conference
Tip-off
83%17%
Win probability

Our pick

Strong
Los Angeles Lakers to win

Prediction updated

Predicted score
116–104
Margin
+12

Who will win Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets?

The numbers side with Los Angeles Lakers (83%) at home against Charlotte Hornets, with 116–104 the most likely shape of the final score.

Los Angeles Lakers have won 5 of their last 5, scoring 121.6 and allowing 112.6 points a game over that stretch. Charlotte Hornets have won 1 of their last 5, scoring 99.0 and allowing 114.0 points a game over that stretch.

Los Angeles Lakers sit 11th in the Western Conference at 2–3, while Charlotte Hornets sit 14th in the Eastern Conference at 1–3.

On adjusted efficiency, Los Angeles Lakers rate +3.8 and Charlotte Hornets -6.2 points per game against an average side, a 10-point edge to Los Angeles Lakers. Home court is worth about 2.2 points in this competition.

Los Angeles Lakers to win (83%). Projected score: 116–104.

Tale of the tape

Los Angeles LakersBefore tip-offCharlotte Hornets
  • 11–2Season record4–8
  • 5–1Home / road recordThe home team at home, the away team on the road1–4
  • 8–2Last 10 games3–7
  • W7Current streakL1
  • 122.2Points per game98.6
  • 114.2Points allowed per game109.6
  • +8.0Average margin−11.0
  • 1 dayRest before this game1 day
  • 1Games in the last 7 days1
  • 40.9Rebounds per game46.5
  • 23.8Assists per game21.4
  • 13.4Three-pointers made per game13.8
  • 75.4Bench points per game59.3
  • +3.8Net ratingPoints per game better or worse than an average side−6.2
  • +3.8AttackPoints scored above average, adjusted for opponents−8.4
  • +0.0DefencePoints kept below average, adjusted for opponents+2.2
  • +2.2Home courtWorth this many points in this competition–

Team numbers per game from the last 10 box scores; records and scoring from this season in this competition.

Quarter by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4
Los Angeles Lakers+7.832.1–24.3−0.131.0–31.1+3.630.3–26.7−4.927.0–31.9
Charlotte Hornets−1.225.4–26.6+0.528.6–28.1−1.124.3–25.4−7.420.9–28.3

Average margin per period over each team's last 10 games in this competition, with scored–allowed underneath.

Key matchup

Luka DoncicForward · Los Angeles LakersVSNaz ReidCenter · Charlotte Hornets

Leading scorers · averages over the last 5 games

  • 39.3Points19.2
  • 6.8Rebounds8.4
  • 6.8Assists2.6
  • 4.8Three-pointers made2.2
  • 36.2Minutes31.0

Team leaders

Los Angeles LakersThis seasonCharlotte Hornets

Per-game averages this season in this competition from the box scores so far (12 per team); current squads only.

Key battles

Guards
Austin ReavesVSGrayson Allen
PTS
26.8·14.8
REB
3.5·2.6
AST
3.8·3.8
Guards
Matisse ThybulleVSCoby White
PTS
4.6·9.8
REB
2.0·2.2
AST
0.8·3.4
Centres
Walker KesslerVSNaz Reid
PTS
14.8·19.2
REB
11.4·8.4
AST
2.6·2.6
Cross-matchup
Luka DoncicVSS. James
PTS
39.3·9.2
REB
6.8·4.2
AST
6.8·2.8
Cross-matchup
Jake LaRaviaVSMoussa Diabate
PTS
5.0·7.0
REB
4.6·9.3
AST
3.2·2.0

Player projectionsPro

Likely lineups

Home
Los Angeles Lakers

Likely starting five

  1. Luka Doncic
    Forward · Started 0 of last 5
    PPG
    39.3
  2. Austin Reaves
    Guard · Started 0 of last 5
    PPG
    26.8
  3. Walker Kessler
    Center · Started 0 of last 5
    PPG
    14.8
  4. Jake LaRavia
    Forward · Started 0 of last 5
    PPG
    5.0
  5. Matisse Thybulle
    Guard · Started 0 of last 5
    PPG
    4.6
Missed the last game
Away
Charlotte Hornets

Likely starting five

  1. Naz Reid
    Center · Started 1 of last 5
    PPG
    19.2
  2. Moussa Diabate
    Center · Started 1 of last 5
    PPG
    7.0
  3. S. James
    Started 1 of last 5
    PPG
    9.2
  4. Coby White
    Guard · Started 1 of last 5
    PPG
    9.8
  5. Grayson Allen
    Guard · Started 0 of last 5
    PPG
    14.8
Missed the last game
Full lineups and benchLos Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets: player stats and box score
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Los Angeles Lakers

5–0

2–3, 11th in Western Conference

Charlotte Hornets

1–4

1–3, 14th in Eastern Conference

Head to head

No recent meetings on record.

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