Lakers vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 29 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 29, 2023, 3:41AM | Published: Dec 27, 2023, 10:47PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, commencing at 2:30pm AEDT.
With star players Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are up against a Hornets team that includes Terry Rozier, Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Lakers vs Hornets game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Lakers vs Hornets
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's LA Lakers-Charlotte NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers an 84% chance of winning against the Hornets at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Hornets: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.14, Hornets $7.60
- Line: Lakers -13 ($1.96), Hornets +13 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 226.5 Points): Over $1.90, Under $2.06
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Lakers at $1.14 and the Hornets at $7.60.
The Lakers are 13-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.96 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Hornets (+13) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 226.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.90 and odds for the Under at $2.06.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Hornets (+13) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the 226.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Lakers vs Hornets game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Lakers vs Hornets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Charlotte at $7.60 with Betfair (3.5% edge)
- Line: Hornets +13 at $1.96 with Betfair (54% probability)
- Total Points: Under 226.5 at $2.06 with Betfair (52% probability)
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Lakers vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Hornets at Crypto.com Arena this Friday has the Lakers winning 119-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of LA Lakers vs Charlotte on Friday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live updates.
Lakers vs Hornets: Player Props
Player props are a common way to bet on Lakers vs Hornets without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Lakers with 27 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists, while Terry Rozier is projected to finish with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Hornets.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 27 | 13 | 4 |
| LeBron James | 27 | 8 | 7 |
| Austin Reaves | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Taurean Prince | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 13 | 3 | 6 |
Hornets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | 25 | 5 | 6 |
| Miles Bridges | 19 | 7 | 4 |
| P.J. Washington | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Brandon Miller | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Nick Richards | 13 | 11 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the LA Lakers vs Charlotte game at Crypto.com Arena.
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Lakers vs Hornets: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Hornets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 2:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Friday 29 December 2023
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our LA Lakers vs Charlotte predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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