Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers 3/29/19 - NBA Betting Picks & Odds
Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
NBA: 10:30 PM EST
Mar. 29, 2019
TV: SPEC
Latest Odds : CHAR -2 Total 225.5
The Charlotte Hornets are set to visit the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California for a cross-conference clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Charlotte Hornets currently sit 1.5 games out of 8th place in the Eastern Conference with a 35-39 record, and they will be looking to continue their 4-game winning streak after recently winning at home against the San Antonio Spurs, 125-116 in OT. Kemba Walker led the way for the Hornets as he contributed 38 points, 11 assists, and 9 rebounds. Dwayne Bacon had a productive game for Charlotte as he contributed 24 points and 6 rebounds in the win.
The Los Angeles Lakers are officially eliminated from postseason contention with a 33-42 record, and they will be looking to avoid a losing streak after recently losing on the road to the Utah Jazz, 115-100. Kyle Kuzma led the way for the Los Angeles Lakers with 21 points. JaVale McGee was able to contribute a double-double in the loss for the Lakers as he recorded 16 points and 13 rebounds.
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Kemba Walker is the leading scorer and assists guy for the Charlotte Hornets as the all-star guard is averaging 25.2 PPG and 5.9 APG while also contributing a team-high 1.3 steals per game. Cody Zeller is the leading rebounder for the Charlotte Hornets as the 6th year veteran is contributing 6.8 RPG. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 44.7% from the field this season while connecting on 35.2% of their three-point attempts.
LeBron James is the leading scorer, rebounder, and assists guy for the Los Angeles Lakers as the all-star forward is averaging 27.4 PPG, 8.6 RPG, and 8.2 APG. Kyle Kuzma is the 2nd leading scorer for the Lakers as the 2nd year pro is contributing 18.7 PPG. JaVale McGee is having a solid season in Los Angeles as he is averaging 7.3 RPG as well as a team-high 2 blocks per game. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 47.1% from the field this season while connecting on 33% of their three-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Hornets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Over is 5-1 in Hornets last 6 games following a ATS win.
Lakers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 36-15-1 in Lakers last 52 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Charlotte Hornets -2
The Charlotte Hornets have covered the spread in 11 of their last 13 meetings when playing on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Charlotte Hornets have played much better over the last week or so while the Los Angeles Lakers are officially eliminated from postseason contention. Charlotte is still looking to slip into the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference, and they know they can’t lose games against teams like the Lakers. Kemba Walker is putting on monstrous outings for the Hornets, and even if he can’t get the Hornets to the playoffs, he is still looking for a max contract in the offseason. Charlotte wins and covers, 119-112.