The Hornets will play the Lakers on Thursday, December 28th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers set for Thursday, December 28th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 82.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Lakers is 88.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 3-10 record as an away team. That standing puts them 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers start this matchup with a 10-4 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 24th (110.2) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Lakers stand at 15th averaging 114.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.6 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 6th in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 15th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 114.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets have notched a 3-5 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Los Angeles Lakers possess a 4-2 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 7-21 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 16-15 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr me hearties, get ready for a plunderin' showdown in Los Angeles! The mighty Charlotte Hornets be sailin' into the Lakers' den on December 28th...and ye better believe they'll be met with a fierce storm of boos and jeers from the home crowd. These scallywag Lakers fans be as rowdy as a pack of sea dogs, makin' the arena a treacherous place for any away team to set foot in.
But let's talk basketball, shall we? The Charlotte Hornets be strugglin' this season with a measly 7-21 record...a true shipwreck of a performance. Meanwhile, the Lakers be holdin' their own with a 16-15 standing...not exactly dominatin' the seas, but far from sinkin'. The Hornets be barely stayin' afloat in the Eastern Southeast Division...while the Lakers be ridin' the waves in the Western Pacific Division.
When it comes to points, the Hornets be averagin' 110.2 per game...not too shabby, but nothin' to strike fear into the Lakers' hearts. Los Angeles be puttin' up an impressive 114.1 points per game...certainly makin' their mark on the score sheet. So, me hearties, expect a high-scoring battle on the court!
So gather yer loot, me mateys, and see you courtside at today's game. And before ye set sail on yer bets, be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. And if ye be feelin' adventurous, take a look at this game's prop bets below...may the odds be ever in yer favor! Aye, let the battle begin!
Best Hornets at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Charlotte Hornets | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -12 -114 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Charlotte Hornets are +12.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -108 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $108 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -800 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +600 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Hornets
Lakers
12/28/23 10:40pm EST | +12.5 -110-12.5 -110 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +12.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -12.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Hornets
Lakers
Game to Overtime
12/28/23 10:40pm EST | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 106.5 o -110106.5 u -115Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 120.5 o -105120.5 u -120Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 45.5 o -11045.5 u -120Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -120Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 44.5 o -12044.5 u -110Bet |
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LeBron James
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 31.5 o -12031.5 u -110Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Nick Richards
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Nick Richards
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Terry Rozier
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 34.5 o -12034.5 u -110Bet |
Terry Rozier
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 12/28/23 10:40pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| xp - Los Angeles Lakers | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 28-14 | 19-21 | 7-10 | 27-25 | 118.0 | 117.4 | +0.6 | W2 | 7-3 |
| e - Charlotte Hornets | 21 | 61 | 0.256 | +43.0 | 11-30 | 10-31 | 6-10 | 14-38 | 106.6 | 116.8 | -10.2 | W1 | 3-7 |
Charlotte Hornets & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
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Charlotte Hornets Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Charlotte Hornets YR: futures available
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Lakers | +5000 Bet | +4000 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 28th, 2023 at 10:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.