On Monday (01/27), the Charlotte Hornets(12-30) will host the Los Angeles Lakers(25-18) in an NBA Regular-Season contest. The Hornets are 14th in the Eastern Conference, whereas the Lakers are fifth in the West. Learn about the analysis and predictions related to this inter-Conference affair here.
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The Hornets continue to be a punching bag
The Hornets come into this game after a 29-point win against the New Orleans Pelicans as LaMelo Ball put in 25 points and 5 assists. This win broke a two-game losing streak and the team has won four out of their last six games. However, it is too late. They have lost eight or more games already twice this season which derailed any chances of going back to the Play-in tournament contention. The backcourt of Ball and Brandon Miller has been solid, but is it a long-term answer? The Hornets’ neverending search for becoming a playoff-level team keeps hitting low every season.
The Lakers are figuring it out
The Lakers enter the contest after a thumping 20-point win against the Golden State Warriors as Anthony Davis put up a dominant 36 points and 16 rebounds performance. They have won five out of their six last games, with the 21-point win against the Boston Celtis as their crowning jewel. Their defense has been stellar, and the combination of Max Christie, Davis, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Jarre Vanderbilt provides immense flexibility in the switch-heavy defense. It also helps hide Austin Reaves and 40-year-old LeBron James on the defensive end. However, the team still needs a strong Center to become more imposing.
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Bet 2- Total Under 220.5 for +105 at BetMGM
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The Lakers’ defense has troubled even high-quality offenses lately, thus a struggling Hornets team will be in for a huge challenge here. On the other hand, the Lakers will also be confident because of their terrific play against teams with losing records. However, the Hornets can make it a bit more difficult for the visitors here. The score can be in the 220-230 points range.
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