Hornets vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 28 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 28, 2025, 12:10AM | Published: Jan 26, 2025, 4:33PM
The Charlotte Hornets will face the favoured Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Spectrum Center on Tuesday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
With the likes of LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams, the Hornets are looking to overcome a Lakers line-up that includes Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Hornets vs Lakers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Charlotte vs LA Lakers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers a 68% chance of defeating the Hornets at Spectrum Center.
Hornets vs Lakers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Spectrum Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Hornets $2.70, Lakers $1.49
- Line: Hornets +5 ($1.87), Lakers -5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 223 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Hornets at $2.70 and the Lakers at $1.49.
The Hornets are 5-point underdogs against the Lakers, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lakers (-5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 223 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lakers (-5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 223-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Hornets vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.49 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers -5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 223 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Hornets vs Lakers best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering experience to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Hornets vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hornets vs Lakers at Spectrum Center on Tuesday is the Lakers winning 114-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Charlotte vs LA Lakers game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Hornets vs Lakers: Player Props
Betting on Hornets vs Lakers player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Spectrum Center.
LaMelo Ball is expected to lead the way for the Hornets with 29 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to have 29 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the Lakers.
Hornets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 29 | 5 | 9 |
| Miles Bridges | 21 | 8 | 4 |
| Mark Williams | 17 | 13 | 3 |
| Nick Smith | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| Josh Okogie | 8 | 4 | 1 |
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 29 | 11 | 4 |
| LeBron James | 24 | 7 | 10 |
| Austin Reaves | 18 | 4 | 7 |
| Max Christie | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Dalton Knecht | 10 | 4 | 1 |
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Hornets vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Hornets and Lakers at Spectrum Center is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Tuesday 28 January 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Spectrum Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Charlotte vs LA Lakers predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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