The Hornets will play the Lakers on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:00 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
The Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers will tip-off on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Charlotte Hornets come to this game with a 84.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, is currently 93.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 4-19 away team record. They now rank 15th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers come to the floor sporting a 19-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 3rd in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 26th (106.3) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 13th, averaging 113.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.8 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 18th in the league. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 16th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 112.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 0-10 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, come to the game with a 9-3 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 13-39 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 32-20 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Charlotte Hornets be facing the Los Angeles Lakers... Get ready for a battle at the Lakers' venue on Wednesday... Charlotte be standin' at 13-39 overall, while the Lakers be strong at 32-20... Hornets have yet to win in their division, while the Lakers dominate theirs... Charlotte average 106.3 points per game, Lakers be at 113.3... Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best spreads, totals, and moneylines... We have a great sampling of prop bets below... Arrr, let the game begin! Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!
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 -12.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +12.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 229.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 229.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -750 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +525 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hornets
Lakers
2/19/25 10:00pm EST | +12.5 -105-12.5 -115 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 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 $86.96 at -115 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
2/19/25 10:00pm EST | Yes +1850No -10000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 108.5 o -105108.5 u -120Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 121.5 o -120121.5 u -105Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
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Dalton Knecht
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u -105Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 3.5 o -1203.5 u -110Bet |
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Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Josh Green
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 6.5 o -1306.5 u -105Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -115Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -118Bet |
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Luka Doncic
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 23.5 o -14523.5 u +110Bet |
Mark Williams
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 14.5 o -15014.5 u +110Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
Nick Smith Jr
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Tidjane Salaun
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
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LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 38.5 o -12038.5 u -110Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -120Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 2/19/25 10:00pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 34 | 21 | 0.618 | +11.5 | 19-7 | 15-14 | 9-3 | 22-12 | 113.1 | 111.8 | +1.3 | W2 | 8-2 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 14 | 41 | 0.255 | +31.5 | 9-20 | 5-21 | 0-10 | 7-30 | 106.0 | 112.3 | -6.3 | L2 | 2-8 |
Charlotte Hornets & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
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Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +1400 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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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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