
NBA Expert Picks: Charlotte Hornets VS LA Lakers Sure Tips
The Charlotte Hornets will face the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on the 20th of February, 2025, as the NBA regular season resumes after the All-Star Weekend concluded recently. Read our preview of Charlotte Hornets VS LA Lakers. Before you lock in your picks for Thursday’s game, read below for Matchplug’s odds, and analysis in this preview. Betting Preview for Charlotte Hornets VS LA Lakers Betting On the Charlotte Hornets The Charlotte Hornets enter Thursday’s match after suffering a 102-86 loss from Orlando Magic in their previous game before the commencement of All-Star Weekend. In that game, Miles Bridges led Charlotte’s offense with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Josh Green and Damion Baugh each contributed 16 points. In their last 10 matches against the Charlotte Hornets, the Lakers have been victorious 70% of the time. With their impressive record against the Lakers, The Hornets will go into Thursday’s match confident. Betting on LA Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Utah Jazz in their last matchup which ended a devastating 131-119 defeat. Rui Hachimura led the Lakers with 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist, while LeBron James contributed 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. Additionally, Luka Dončić scored 16 points, and Austin Reaves also chipped in with 15 points. MatchPlug Prediction For Charlotte Hornets VS LA Lakers The Lakers are coming off a humiliating defeat to the Utah Jazz, and are eager to redeem themselves. With the addition of Luka Doncic in Thursday’s anticipated matchup, fans can expect a Lakers win. Final Prediction: Lakers Moneyline