The Los Angeles Lakers will visit the Charlotte Hornets on January 27, 2025, in what will be the first Lakers vs Hornets game of the 2024/25 season. The Hornets have been abysmal this season and are somehow holding onto the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Lakers got off to a rocky start but have recovered and are now playing like a much better team.
Continue reading to see betting tips and our prediction for tonight’s match.
– Moneyline: Lakers (-248) vs Hornets (+201)
– Spread: Lakers (-6) vs Hornets (+6)
– Total (O/U): Lakers -110 (O 222) vs Hornets -110 (U 222)
(Note: Odds are correct at the time of writing and likely to change.)
The Los Angeles Lakers have finally found a rhythm and are slowly turning their season around. The Lakers were the 11th seed in the Western Conference during the early parts of the season. However, they have turned things around fabulously and now sit fifth in the Western Conference. The team has also won its last three games and holds a record of 6-4 in its last 10 outings.
The Lakers have been through a lot of trial and error to find this kind of form. Surely, a team as weak as the Charlotte Hornets can’t put an end to the run they’re on. While the Lakers hold the fifth seed in a tough Western Conference, the Hornets haven’t even managed to crack top-10 in a relatively easy Eastern Conference.
Our prediction: The Lakers will win
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The gulf in quality between these two sides is simply too big to overcome. Even a huge performance from LaMelo Ball won’t be enough to put the Hornets over the Lakers tonight. Though, it will be interesting to see how the Hornets adjust their plans to take on such a tough opponent.
Who do you think will come out on top between the Lakers and the Hornets tonight? Let us know in the comment section below.
