Lakers vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 January 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, commencing at 2:30pm AEDT.

Led by the likes of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Hornets line-up that includes Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel.

This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Lakers vs Hornets game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's LA Lakers vs Charlotte NBA game 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers a 65% chance of defeating the Hornets at Crypto.com Arena.

Lakers vs Hornets: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:

• Head to Head: Lakers $1.64, Hornets $2.30
• Line: Lakers -3 ($1.87), Hornets +3 ($1.95)
• Total (Over/Under 234.5 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 $1.64 and the Hornets at $2.30.

The Lakers are 3-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Hornets (+3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 234.5 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 Lakers (-3) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 234.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.

Lakers vs Hornets: Best Bets

• Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.64 with Bet365
• Line: Lakers -3 at $1.87 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 234.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

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Lakers vs Hornets: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Hornets at Crypto.com Arena this Friday is the Lakers winning 119-114.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Lakers vs Charlotte game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

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Lakers vs Hornets: Essential Details

The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Hornets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to tip off at 2:30pm AEDT on Friday.

• Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets
• Date: Friday 16 January 2026
• Time: 2:30pm AEDT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our LA Lakers vs Charlotte predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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