LiontipsLakers vs Charlotte. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
The Lakers have lost their last two games of their four. On January 8, the Californians lost to Dallas on the road with a crushing score of 97:118. The best player on the losing team was Anthony Edwards, who scored 21 points, made 12 rebounds and three assists. LeBron James also made a double-double (18-10-8). Austin Reaves scored 15 points. Dalton Knecht - 13, Max Christie - 12. J.J. Redick's team (20 wins and 16 losses) occupies sixth place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Lakers are approaching the upcoming match with a fighting squad. All leaders are healthy and ready to take part in the match.
Interesting facts for betting
The Lakers average 111 points in games against Charlotte (statistics based on the last ten games).
The Lakers have beaten the Hornets in their last four games in a row.
Estimated composition
Austin Reeves - Max Christie - Rui Hachimura - LeBron James - Anthony Edwards.
Current form
Charlotte won 115-104 on its home court against Phoenix on January 8, snapping a ten-game losing streak. LaMelo Ball made the biggest contribution to the win, scoring 32 points, grabbing ten rebounds and making seven assists. Nick Richards also had a double-double (15-12-0). Miles Bridges scored 21 points, and Brandon Miller had 13. Charles Lee's team (eight wins and 27 losses) is in 13th place in the East.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Hornets traveled to the City of Angels with a fighting squad. The team's infirmary is empty.
Interesting facts for betting
Charlotte averages 107 points against the Lakers.
The Hornets have lost the first quarter in five of their last six games against the Lakers.
Estimated composition
LaMelo Ball - Brandon Green - Josh Green - Miles Bridges - Mark Williams.
Trends
Bet Total Assists Ball Over 8.5
Ball averages 7.2 assists per game.
1.87Bridges Total Rebounds Bet Over 8.5
Bridges averages 7.1 rebounds per game.
1.88Tip and bets
Bookmakers do not really believe in Charlotte's success. Bookmakers experts consider the Lakers to be the clear favorites of the upcoming match. In general, this is true. The team from California has improved after an unconvincing start and has started to produce results, and there is almost no doubt that it will make it to the playoffs. The team from North Carolina is having another disastrous season. The Lakers will have to achieve victory with a fighting squad and the noisy support of their fans.
Our prediction is a Lakers victory with a handicap of (-7.5) points including overtime at 1.81
Bet on total
The Lakers and Charlotte head-to-head games tend to be quite productive. In the last ten games, the average was 218 points. There are no prerequisites for the teams to pay more attention to defense this time. The match should be productive again.
Our prediction is total over 223.5 points including overtime at 2.09
Bet on the player
James played 71 games in the 2023/24 regular season and averaged 25.7 points per game. His numbers are already a bit lower this season, at 23.8. But the 40-year-old forward has proven with his play that he can maintain a decent scoring level. The three-time Olympic champion with the US national team will have to demonstrate his sniper skills this time around.
Our prediction is James' total points over 26.5 including overtime at 1.87
