Best Hornets vs. Lakers Odds, NBA Player Props & Score Predictions for Tonight
We still don't know whether LeBron James will suit up tonight when his Los Angeles Lakers take on the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena (10 p.m. ET, SportsNet LA).
With the legend's status uncertain, our Hornets vs. Lakers prediction and player props analyze the chances of the heavy underdogs covering in Los Angeles while featuring Mark Williams, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves.
Hornets vs. Lakers updated betting info
The betting line hasn't changed in the lead-up to the game, with the Lakers the 12.5-point favorites. As you can see, they've had success as double-digit favorites thus far. Let's see if LeBron suits up as that tidbit will change the complexion.
We also covered Doncic more extensively in our Doncic player props and odds.
💰 Best Hornets vs. Lakers predictions & NBA player props tonight: Feb. 19
Here are my Hornets vs. Lakers predictions and best bets for tonight's NBA matchup with my pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale. Be sure to check out the rest of our NBA picks along with our guide on how to bet on the NBA.
- Game pick: Hornets to cover +12.5 (-110 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐
- Mark Williams player prop pick: Under 15.5 points (-125 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
- Luka Doncic player prop pick: Over 26.5 points (-108 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
- Austin Reaves player prop pick: Under 6.5 assists (-115 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
📊 Hornets vs. Lakers pick & odds: Who will win tonight's NBA matchup?
As of Wednesday morning, the Lakers are favored by 12.5 points to beat the Hornets in tonight's NBA matchup at 10 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This spread could move in Charlotte's favor, though, if LeBron is ruled out.
Regardless of whether LeBron plays, I predict the Lakers will beat the Hornets in tonight's NBA matchup. However, the more important question is by how many points will they win.
🔢 Hornets vs. Lakers odds & betting lines
Here are the latest Hornets vs. Lakers odds and betting lines from our best live betting sites.
🎯 Hornets vs. Lakers score prediction: Lakers 119, Hornets 109
I'm operating under the assumption that LeBron will miss this contest after sitting out the All-Star Game, and once that becomes official, I imagine this 12.5-point spread will move a bit in the favor of the Hornets.
The total is set at 227 but has been moving aggressively since opening around 223. Therefore, I'm going to base my score on a total slightly higher than that and give the Lakers a 10-point victory.
In the end, I predict the Lakers will beat the Hornets by a final score of Lakers 119, Hornets 109.
Best bet: Hornets +12.5 (-110 via BetMGM)
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💰 Best Hornets vs. Lakers player prop bet odds & expert picks: Feb. 19
Here are my best Hornets vs. Lakers player prop bet odds and expert picks for tonight's NBA matchup. You can also check out our NBA player prop odds tool for the latest NBA odds at the best legal sportsbooks in your region.
🏀 Best Mark Williams prop pick: Under 15.5 points ⭐⭐⭐
Best odds: -125 via FanDuel ($10 to win $8)
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It'd be rude to not start with the man who should be playing for the other team tonight.
As most of us know, Williams was set to be traded to the Lakers before the team found multiple issues with his physical. As a result, I could see the Los Angeles crowd relentlessly booing Williams tonight, which will almost certainly impact a 23-year-old in only his third year in the league.
Williams hasn't played since that debacle, and I don't imagine him scoring at his usual clip of 15.6 points per game in his return.
📊 Best Mark Williams prop bet odds
🏀 Best Luka Doncic prop pick: Over 26.5 points ⭐⭐⭐
Best odds: -108 via FanDuel ($10 to win $9.26)
These next two picks are both based on my belief that LeBron will be ruled out.
Sure, his potential absence is somewhat baked into the lines already, but we're likely getting at least a few points here on Doncic's total.
Since joining the Lakers, Doncic has yet to play significant minutes, but he's had an entire week of rest since the team's last game against the Utah Jazz, and we could see him play upward of 30 minutes on Wednesday night.
If LeBron is indeed sidelined, the Los Angeles crowd could be treated to its first-ever Doncic scoring eruption as a member of the Lakers.
Our Rob Paul has broken down his best Luka Doncic player props for tonight as well.
📊 Best Luka Doncic prop bet odds
🏀 Best Austin Reaves prop pick: Under 6.5 assists ⭐⭐⭐
Best odds: -115 via DraftKings ($10 to win $8.70)
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We've seen at various times this season that Reaves becomes more of a scoring threat than a facilitator when LeBron is out.
Now, it's possible he goes Over this number by simply giving the ball to Doncic, but I think the more realistic scenario is the two combine to carry the scoring load.
I don't hate betting on Reaves to go Over 21.5 points at +105 via BetMGM, but this is my preferred angle.
Reaves is projected for just 5.4 assists on Wednesday, providing us with a ton of value on this bet. A "fair" price on this Under would be -226. Let that sink in.
📊 Best Austin Reaves prop bet odds
🚑 Hornets vs. Lakers injuries
Here are the latest injuries for tonight's Hornets vs. Lakers matchup, which will update in real time.
📺 How to watch Hornets vs. Lakers tonight
📅 Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19
🕗 Time: 10 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles)
📺 TV: SportsNet LA
💻 Streaming: Fubo
❓ Hornets vs. Lakers FAQs
Who is favored to win Hornets vs. Lakers?
The Lakers are -700 to beat the Hornets on Wednesday, odds which carry an implied probability of 87.50% that they'll win.
What are the odds for Hornets vs. Lakers?
The Lakers are 12.5-point favorites with a betting total of Over/Under 227 points.
What time is Hornets vs. Lakers tonight?
The game is set to begin at 10 p.m. ET.
How to watch Hornets vs. Lakers
You can stream Hornets vs. Lakers on NBA League Pass or Fubo, depending on your location.
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