The Charlotte Hornets (1-1), 13.5-point underdogs, will travel to the Staples Center to clash with the Los Angeles Lakers (1-1). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 215 points and it begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 27, 2019.
Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers ATS Odds
In the Lakers’ last matchup, they beat the Utah Jazz, 95-86, covering as 3.5-point favorites. The Hornets, meanwhile, were thoroughly outplayed by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 121-99, and were not able to cover as 5-point underdogs. The Los Angeles game went 33.5 points under the projected point total of 214.5, while the Charlotte game finished 5.5 points under the projected point total of 225.5.
The Lakers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.9 vs. 8.8) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 21.7). Charlotte, on the other hand, made 12 of their 29 three pointers (41.4 percent). LeBron James fueled Los Angeles with 32 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. Charlotte, meanwhile, rallied around Devonte’ Graham, who put up 24 points.
Since last season, the Hornets have had records of 40-44 straight up (SU) and 34-46-4 against the spread (ATS). Charlotte games have finished over the projected point total 50.0 percent of the time since last season.
The Lakers, on the other hand, have records of 38-46 SU and 44-39-1 ATS since last season. Vegas has been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Los Angeles games over that same stretch with 44 overs compared to 40 unders.
Points at the line might be scarce for Los Angeles in this matchup. The Lakers rank 26th in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.180, while Charlotte ranks third in FTA rate allowed (0.180) dating back to last season.
Hornets vs. Lakers Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- The Lakers average 46.5 rebounds per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. The Hornets rank 20th in rebounds allowed per game (45.9).
- Charlotte ranks first in points off turnovers allowed per game (13.9) while Los Angeles ranks 28th (18.5).
- The Lakers rank second in points in the paint per game (55.3) while the Hornets rank 19th (46.7).
- Los Angeles ranks second in fast break points per game (19.1) while Charlotte ranks 19th (11.9).
- Charlotte ranks 10th in three pointers attempted per game (34.0) while Los Angeles ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (33.8).
- The Lakers average 5.4 blocks per game, which ranks sixth in the league. The Hornets rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (6.0).
- The Lakers average 25.4 assists per game, which ranks 11th in the league. The Hornets rank 27th in assists allowed per game (26.0).
- Charlotte ranks 19th in second chance points per game (12.9) while Los Angeles ranks 22nd in second chance points allowed per game (13.9).
- Charlotte ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (7.0) while Los Angeles ranks 25th (8.3).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Charlotte is 12-4 and Los Angeles is 8-0.
- The Hornets are 39-30 when they score over 100 points, while the Lakers are 36-36.
