Lakers vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 10 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 10, 2025, 1:21AM | Published: Jan 9, 2025, 2:35AM
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, beginning at 2:30pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Jaxson Hayes, Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith, the Lakers are up against a Hornets line-up that includes Taj Gibson, Moussa Diabate and Seth Curry.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Lakers vs Hornets game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's LA Lakers vs Charlotte NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 78% chance of beating the Hornets at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Hornets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.26, Hornets $4.00
- Line: Lakers -9 ($1.91), Hornets +9 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 221 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $1.26 and the Hornets at $4.00.
The Lakers are 9-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+9) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 221 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Hornets (+9) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 221-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Lakers vs Hornets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Charlotte at $4.00 with Bet365
- Line: Hornets +9 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 221 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Lakers vs Hornets predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Lakers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Hornets to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Lakers vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Hornets at Crypto.com Arena on Friday is the Lakers winning 115-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the LA Lakers vs Charlotte game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Lakers vs Hornets: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Lakers vs Hornets without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
Jaxson Hayes is expected to lead the way for the Lakers with 0 points, 0 rebounds and 0 assists, while Taj Gibson is projected to have 0 points, 0 rebounds and 0 assists for the Hornets.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Hayes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rui Hachimura | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Davis | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Christie | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hornets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Gibson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moussa Diabate | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seth Curry | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Bridges | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LaMelo Ball | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the LA Lakers vs Charlotte game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Lakers vs Hornets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Hornets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 2:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Friday 10 January 2025
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Charlotte predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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