The Charlotte Hornets (8-27) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (20-16) after losing six straight road games. The Lakers are favored by 8.5 points in the contest, which starts at 10:30 PM ET on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Hoping to gain an edge on Thursday’s game? Discover the best bets available for this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in the following article.

Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.

Lakers vs. Hornets Game Info

• When: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV: SportsNet LA and FDSSE
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Lakers vs. Hornets Best Bets

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Pick ATS: Hornets (+ 8.5)

• Los Angeles is 18-18-0 against the spread this year.
• Charlotte has beaten the spread 18 times in 35 games.
• The Lakers have one win ATS (1-2) as a 8.5-point favorite or greater this season.
• As 8.5-point underdogs or more, the Hornets are 7-6 against the spread.

Bet on this game’s spread with BetMGM

Pick OU:

Over (220.5)

• The Lakers and their opponents have gone over 220.5 combined points in 22 of 36 games this season.
• The Hornets have played 14 games this season that have gone over 220.5 combined points scored.
• Los Angeles’ contests this year have an average point total of 226.7, 6.2 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
• Charlotte has had an average of 222.6 points scored in its games so far this season, 2.1 points fewer than this game’s over/under.
• The Lakers score the 18th-most points in the league this season, while the Hornets’ offense racks up the 30th-most.
• The Lakers are the NBA’s 14th-ranked scoring defense while the Hornets are the eighth-ranked.

Bet on this game’s total with BetMGM

Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-400)

• The Lakers have won 13, or 72.2%, of the 18 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• The Hornets have won in seven, or 21.9%, of the 32 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
• Los Angeles has been at least a -400 moneyline favorite three times this season and won all of those games.
• This season, Charlotte has come away with a win one time in 11 chances when named as an underdog of at least +310 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 80% chance of a victory for the Lakers.

Bet on this game’s moneyline with BetMGM

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.