The Los Angeles Lakers (32-20) host the Charlotte Hornets (13-39) in a cross-conference battle on Wednesday’s NBA schedule. This is the only game of the day and is a makeup for the Jan. 9 contest that was cancelled due to wildfires in the L.A. area. LeBron James (foot), who missed the All-Star Game, is questionable. These teams agreed to a big trade before the deadline that would’ve sent Mark Williams to the Lakers for Dalton Knecht and others. The deal, however, was rescinded due to medical concerns for Williams, who is listed as probable (reconditioning). LaMelo Ball (ankle) is also probable, while Luka Doncic isn’t on the injury list for the first time since being acquired by L.A and is not expected to be on a minutes restriction.
Tipoff from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles is at 10 p.m. ET. The Lakers have won four straight matchups versus Charlotte, including a 112-107 victory on Jan. 27. Los Angeles is a 12.5-point favorite in the latest Lakers vs. Hornets odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 229. Los Angeles is -746 on the money line (risk $746 to win $100), while Charlotte is at +520 (risk $100 to win $520). Before locking in any Hornets vs. Lakers picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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