The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a disastrous loss. They went a full six-minute stretch without scoring in the fourth quarter en route to a colossal collapse. They were unable to stay ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers, falling down to 5-6 on the season despite scoring 39 in the opening quarter. The loss also marks a four-game losing streak that they’ll carry into a matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers just got shellacked by the Portland Trail Blazers, losing by 15 points and dropping back down to .500 on the year. Which of these teams will be able to right their loss last week?

Hornets vs. Lakers NBA Betting Odds

The Hornets are just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games played on the road and 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall. They are also 2-9 ATS in their past 11 when coming into the matchup as the road underdog. The over has been consistent when playing in back to backs though, cashing out in five of their last six games under those circumstances.

On the other hand, the Lakers are 3-7-1 ATS in their past 11 games played on a Monday. The team is also 8-22-1 ATS in their last 31 overall matchups. Safe to say that this Los Angeles squad is struggling, with a 3-13 ATS record on top of all that when coming into a matchup as a home favorite. Unlike Charlotte, Los Angeles has seen the under cash out in four of their last five overall.

Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets were unfortunately victim to a cold stretch offensively in their last game, which was the biggest reasons why they fell to the Clippers. Despite that painful loss, though, a few players put up some great stats. LaMelo Ball dropped 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists and Miles Bridges echoed that 21-point performance himself. Charlotte is still an incredibly young team that plays with a load of energy, which makes them a tough matchup regardless of talent. They will need to get better down the stretch of games, though, particularly on the offensive end. They are still growing and trying to figure out their identity, and that was evident against the Clippers.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers dropped another tough game, this time to the Trail Blazers. It makes it even worse when you realize that Portland only scored 12 points in the entire fourth quarter and still won by double digits. The loss of LeBron James to this starting lineup completely alters the performance of this team. Anthony Davis was mediocre with just two points in seven minutes of action. Russell Westbrook didn’t really help them out much himself shooting one for 13 from the floor with eight total points. The Lakers have a lot of veterans on the roster and chemistry has been a little difficult to come by in the early stages. Couple that with some poor offensive stretches and a couple of injuries to their stars and you have a .500 roster. They need everybody back healthy to win this one.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Hornets vs. Lakers?

• Regular Season

Hornets Team Leaders

CHA

Points	Miles Bridges 20.16
Assists	LaMelo Ball 7.61
Rebounds	Mason Plumlee 7.74
FG%	Nick Richards 66.7
Steals	LaMelo Ball 1.59
Blocks	P.J. Washington 0.94

LAL

Points	LeBron James 30.27
Assists	Russell Westbrook 7.05
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 9.85
FG%	Jemerrio Jones 66.7
Steals	Sekou Doumbouya 1.5
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.25

• Regular Season

Lakers Team Leaders

CHA

Points	Miles Bridges 20.16
Assists	LaMelo Ball 7.61
Rebounds	Mason Plumlee 7.74
FG%	Nick Richards 66.7
Steals	LaMelo Ball 1.59
Blocks	P.J. Washington 0.94

LAL

Points	LeBron James 30.27
Assists	Russell Westbrook 7.05
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 9.85
FG%	Jemerrio Jones 66.7
Steals	Sekou Doumbouya 1.5
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.25

Injuries

Charlotte

Nick Richards (C)

Ques Wed Hand - 10 / 04 / 22

Gordon Hayward (SF)

Late April Foot - 05 / 04 / 22

Jalen McDaniels (PF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 09 / 03 / 22

James Bouknight (SG)

Out indefinitely Neck - 28 / 02 / 22

Cody Martin (PF)

Prob Mon Back - 28 / 02 / 22

Cody Martin (PF)

Doub Sun Back - 27 / 02 / 22

Nick Richards (C)

Prob Wed Foot - 24 / 02 / 22

James Bouknight (SG)

Prob Fri Wrist - 07 / 02 / 22

Gordon Hayward (SF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22

Cody Martin (PF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22

L.A. Lakers

Talen Horton-Tucker (SG)

day-to-day Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22

Dwight Howard (C)

Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22

Carmelo Anthony (SF)

Out Sun Illness - 07 / 04 / 22

Anthony Davis (PF)

Out Sun Foot - 06 / 04 / 22

Russell Westbrook (PG)

Out Sun Shoulder - 06 / 04 / 22

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Tues Foot - 04 / 04 / 22

Wenyen Gabriel (SF)

Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 22

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Sun Foot - 02 / 04 / 22

Carmelo Anthony (SF)

Prob Sun Illness - 01 / 04 / 22

Wenyen Gabriel (SF)

Ques Fri Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22

Injuries

Charlotte

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Nick Richards (C)	Ques Wed	Hand - 10 / 04 / 22	2-0	1-1	+ -
Richards has a left hand contusion, and it has yet to be determined if he will play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Hawks.
Gordon Hayward (SF)	Late April	Foot - 05 / 04 / 22	3-2	3-2	+ -
Hayward is sidelined due to discomfort in his left foot, and he will not be available until at least the end of April.
Jalen McDaniels (PF)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 09 / 03 / 22	10-7	9-8	+ -
McDaniels was held out of the previous game due to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will play against the Pelicans on Friday.
James Bouknight (SG)	Out indefinitely	Neck - 28 / 02 / 22	12-9	11-10	+ -
Bouknight is out of action with neck soreness, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Cody Martin (PF)	Prob Mon	Back - 28 / 02 / 22	12-9	11-10	+ -
Martin is dealing with lower-back tightness, but it is likely that he will partake in Monday's matchup with the Bucks.
Cody Martin (PF)	Doub Sun	Back - 27 / 02 / 22	13-9	11-11	+ -
Martin is dealing with lower-back tightness, and it is unlikely that he will take the court Sunday versus the Pistons.
Nick Richards (C)	Prob Wed	Foot - 24 / 02 / 22	13-9	11-12	+ -
Richards has sat out the last three games due to a sore right foot, but it is anticipated that he will face the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
James Bouknight (SG)	Prob Fri	Wrist - 07 / 02 / 22	14-13	14-15	+ -
Bouknight has been absent from the last two contests due to a right wrist sprain, but he is expected to lace up for Friday's clash with the Pistons.
Gordon Hayward (SF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22	14-13	14-15	+ -
Hayward has been sidelined with sprained ligaments in his left ankle, but it is expected that he will return to action for Saturday's matchup versus the 76ers.
Cody Martin (PF)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 07 / 02 / 22	14-13	14-15	+ -
Martin has been out of action with a left ankle injury and Achilles soreness, but it is likely that he will suit up for Friday's tilt versus the Raptors.

L.A. Lakers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Talen Horton-Tucker (SG)	day-to-day	Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Horton-Tucker exited Sunday's game with a left ankle sprain, and he will not return.
Dwight Howard (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 10 / 04 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Howard will not take the court for Sunday's contest versus the Nuggets as he will be given a day of rest.
Carmelo Anthony (SF)	Out Sun	Illness - 07 / 04 / 22	2-1	1-2	+ -
Anthony has been absent from the lineup during the past two games with a non-COVID-19 illness, and he will not play Sunday versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Out Sun	Foot - 06 / 04 / 22	2-2	2-2	+ -
Davis has been held out of the previous two games with a right mid-foot sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Russell Westbrook (PG)	Out Sun	Shoulder - 06 / 04 / 22	2-2	2-2	+ -
Westbrook has missed his second-straight game with a sore right shoulder, and he will not be active against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Tues	Foot - 04 / 04 / 22	2-2	2-2	+ -
Davis is dealing with a right mid-foot sprain, but it is projected that he will line up for Tuesday's clash versus the Suns.
Wenyen Gabriel (SF)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 03 / 04 / 22	2-3	2-3	+ -
Gabriel is tending to a left ankle sprain, but he is projected to partake in Sunday's matchup with the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Sun	Foot - 02 / 04 / 22	3-3	3-3	+ -
Davis is dealing with a right mid-foot sprain, but it is projected that he will line up for Sunday's clash versus the Nuggets.
Carmelo Anthony (SF)	Prob Sun	Illness - 01 / 04 / 22	3-4	4-3	+ -
Anthony missed the previous game with a non-COVID illness, but it is expected that he will suit up Sunday against the Nuggets.
Wenyen Gabriel (SF)	Ques Fri	Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22	3-4	4-3	+ -
Gabriel is dealing with a left ankle sprain, and it is undetermined if he will dress for Friday's matchup with the Pelicans.