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The Charlotte Hornets will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA game at Arena on Wednesday. Tipoff is at 10 p.m. EST, with Luka Doncic set to make his third appearance for the Lakers since the shocking trade went down.
Since making the move to LA, Luka has been on a minutes restriction, seeing him put up 14 and 16 points from 24 and 23 minute appearances respectively.
Now, with the All-Star break behind him, Luka’s projected stats—along with those of other starters—for tonight’s game have been updated.
Ahead of Wednesday’s highly-anticipated NBA game, the data analysts at have simulated the Lakers-Hornets matchup 10,000 times, then compared the results to current NBA betting odds to inform the data-driven betting preview below.
This preview includes Dimers’ player stat projections, best bets and predicted scoreline for the LA Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets.
Hornets vs. Lakers betting preview
Led by the likes of LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Mark Williams, the Hornets are aiming to beat a Lakers team that boasts LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves.
Utilize the interactive widget below to see the current spread, total, and moneyline odds and probabilities for the Hornets-Lakers game at Arena.
This prediction and best bet for Wednesday’s NBA matchup between the Hornets and Lakers is from , a dependable source for sports betting predictions.
Check out all the important details on tonight’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.
Game details
Key information on the Hornets vs. Lakers matchup, including where the game is and what time it tips off.
Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles LakersDate: Wednesday, February 19, 2025Time: 10 p.m. ESTLocation: ArenaNBA standings: Current NBA standingsNBA news: Check the latest updates from the official NBA news site
The latest and best odds for the NBA clash between the Hornets and Lakers.
Spread: Hornets +13 (-110), Lakers -13 (-110)Moneyline: Hornets +560, Lakers -800Total: Over/Under 223.5 (-108/-110)
The odds and lines featured here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Expert prediction: Hornets vs. Lakers
Using cutting-edge data analysis and computer power, the experts at Dimers have performed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday’s Hornets vs. Lakers game.
According to Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, the Lakers are more likely to defeat the Hornets at Arena. This prediction is based on the model giving the Lakers an 85% chance of winning the game.
Elsewhere on the betting board, Dimers predicts that the Hornets (+13) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 223.5-point over/under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
These predictions and probabilities are correct at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes.
Hornets vs. Lakers best bet
Our top pick for the Hornets vs. Lakers game on Wednesday is to bet on the Hornets +13 (-110).
This betting advice is based on world-class simulations and valuable betting intelligence, designed to help you make smarter decisions.
Score prediction for Hornets vs. Lakers
Dimers' projected final score for the Charlotte vs. LA Lakers game on Wednesday has the Lakers winning 117-105.
This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.
NBA player props: Wednesday
NBA prop bets present an exciting way to wager on the Charlotte vs. LA Lakers matchup without having to bet on the result of the game.
Dimers uses the best information available to project individual points, assists, and rebounds for each team.
LaMelo Ball is expected to lead the Hornets with 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. For the Lakers, LeBron James is projected to have 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Hornets vs. Lakers prop picks
To further analyze the potential impact of individual players, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:
Charlotte Hornets prediction
LaMelo Ball: 27 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST, 4 3PTMiles Bridges: 22 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 2 3PTMark Williams: 15 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST, 0 3PTNick Smith: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 2 3PTDamion Baugh: 8 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 1 3PT
LeBron James: 24 PTS, 8 REB, 9 AST, 2 3PTLuka Doncic: 21 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST, 3 3PTAustin Reaves: 18 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 3 3PTRui Hachimura: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 2 3PTDorian Finney-Smith: 9 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 2 3PT
NBA Wednesday: Hornets vs. Lakers
Get ready for Wednesday’s matchup between the Hornets and Lakers in the NBA at Arena, which is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. EST. We emphasize that all of the NBA best bets and NBA predictions on this page are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Hornets vs. Lakers game, and they are correct at the time of publication. They are intended to help you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.
Please note that when engaging in online betting, it is important to exercise responsible gambling practices and consult reliable sources for accurate and up-to-date information.
