Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Picks – Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025
The Charlotte Hornets (13-39) and Los Angeles Lakers (32-20) will meet for an exciting NBA betting opportunity on Wednesday, February 19 at 10:00 PM ET at the crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers are moderate favorites at home with a point spread at -13.5 (-110) at MyBookie.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Hornets have lost their last three games and are 1-4 over their last five. Their latest defeat was a 102-86 blowout against the Orlando Magic. This also marked their second loss in a row where they could not pass 90 points in scoring.
The Magic had sustained an early lead in the first quarter, but the Hornets made a good effort in the second. However, the second half quickly fell apart with a poor third quarter performance that carried over into the fourth. Miles Bridges led with 19 points on just 26.0 percent shooting from the field.
Charlotte made 39.5 percent of their shots while making 30.8 percent from three. Their defense allowed the Magic to shoot 41.1 percent overall from the field and 32.6 percent from deep. The Hornets turned it over 12 times that resulted in 15 points for the Magic.
The Hornets have difficulty putting points on the board with 106.2 points each game, which ranks 28th in the league. Their defense has allowed 111.8 points a game from opponents, ranking 10th. Their pace ranks 22nd, which could explain why teams do not score as many points on them since their momentum is slower.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Lakers’ last battle was a 131-119 loss to the Utah Jazz, which snapped their six-game winning streak. They currently have an eight-game win streak on the line for victories at home.
Utah won every quarter except the fourth, when the Lakers put up 33 points and held the Jazz to 27. Rui Hachimura led with 19 points and Bronny James finally made a notable impact with nine points in the fourth quarter.
Los Angeles made 44.6 percent of their shots and connected on 40.0 percent of their long range shots. They allowed the Jazz to make 52.3 percent of their shots in total, while they made 36.6 percent of their shots from deep. The Lakers also had issues at the foul line, making 56.7 percent of their free throws.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie has you set with the best Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers betting odds, which favor the Lakers by 13.5 points. Current market predictions suggest the Lakers have an 86.6 percent likelihood of winning.
The Hornets have had some issues creating offense lately, while the Lakers have an opportunity to test out their new lineup once again. Look for the Lakers to cover the spread.
Final Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -13.5 (-110)
