Lakers vs Hornets Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 16, 2026, 3:33AM | Published: Jan 15, 2026, 5:10PM
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 aiming to beat a Hornets line-up that includes Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Lakers vs Hornets game, plus 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 match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 65% chance of winning against 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 shown here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.62, Hornets $2.35
- Line: Lakers -3 ($1.91), Hornets +3 ($1.91)
- 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 $1.62 and the Hornets at $2.35.
The Lakers are 3-point favourites against the Hornets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hornets (+3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
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 54% of the time, while the 234.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Lakers vs Hornets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.62 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers -3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 234.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Lakers vs Hornets betting tips are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Lakers vs Hornets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Hornets at Crypto.com Arena on Friday is the Lakers winning 118-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full 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 are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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