Lakers vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 February 2025
Last updated: Feb 20, 2025, 3:10AM | Published: Feb 19, 2025, 5:05PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, commencing at 2:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Hornets side that includes LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and Mark Williams.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Lakers vs Hornets game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's LA Lakers vs Charlotte NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers an 83% chance of defeating the Hornets at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Hornets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.12, Hornets $6.50
- Line: Lakers -13 ($1.91), Hornets +13 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 230.5 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 Lakers at $1.12 and the Hornets at $6.50.
The Lakers are listed as 13-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+13) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 230.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Hornets (+13) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 230.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Lakers vs Hornets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Charlotte at $6.50 with Bet365
- Line: Hornets +13 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 230.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Lakers vs Hornets betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Lakers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Hornets to win is our recommended option because of the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Lakers vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Hornets at Crypto.com Arena this Thursday is the Lakers winning 120-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Lakers vs Charlotte game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Lakers vs Hornets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the LA Lakers vs Charlotte match-up.
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Lakers vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Lakers and Hornets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Thursday 20 February 2025
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Charlotte predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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