The Hornets will play the Lakers on Thursday, January 9th, 2025. 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 2024-25 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, January 9th, 2025. 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 84.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Lakers is 89.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets currently have a 2-14 record as an away team. That standing puts them 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers start this matchup with a 12-5 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Charlotte Hornets currently rank 26th (106.1) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Lakers stand at 15th averaging 111.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.2 points against the Charlotte Hornets, ranking them 15th in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 11th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 114.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Charlotte Hornets have notched a 0-8 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the Los Angeles Lakers possess a 6-2 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Charlotte Hornets have a 8-27 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 20-16 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Hornets face the Lakers in Los Angeles... Fans scream and cheer in the raucous Lakers arena... Charlotte has an 8-27 record while the Lakers are 20-16... The Hornets are winless in their division, while the Lakers dominate... Charlotte averages 106.1 points per game, Lakers at 111.8... (Get ready for a showdown on the hardwood...) See you courtside at today's game, bet on the action... Be sure to review the best bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below, may the best team win!
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 -9.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Charlotte Hornets are +9.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Charlotte Hornets are the +290 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hornets
Lakers
1/09/25 10:40pm EST | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 Charlotte Hornets underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Hornets
Lakers
Game to Overtime
1/09/25 10:40pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 105.5 o -120105.5 u -105Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 115.5 o -115115.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Josh Green
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
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LeBron James
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
Mark Williams
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o -14510.5 u +110Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 42.5 u -11542.5 o -115Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 30.5 o -12530.5 u -105Bet |
Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 25.5 u -11025.5 o -120Bet |
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LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 40.5 u -12040.5 o -110Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CHA at LAL 1/09/25 10:40pm EST | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 20 | 16 | 0.556 | +12.5 | 12-5 | 8-11 | 6-2 | 16-9 | 111.8 | 114.0 | -2.2 | L2 | 6-4 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8 | 27 | 0.229 | +24.0 | 6-13 | 2-14 | 0-8 | 6-24 | 106.1 | 112.2 | -6.1 | W1 | 1-9 |
Charlotte Hornets & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Charlotte Hornets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +3500 Bet |
Charlotte Hornets & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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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, January 9th, 2025 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.
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