The Charlotte Hornets (14-26) are 3.5-point underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers (24-14) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The game tips at 10:30 p.m. ET on FDSSE and SportsNet LA.
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Lakers vs. Hornets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Lakers 119, Hornets 114.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-161)
- Total Pick: Under 234.5 (computer predicts 232.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Lakers (-3.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Hornets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 | Lakers | -8.5 | 230.5 | -351 | +278 | 121-111 LAL |
| 2/19/2025 | Lakers | -13 | 230.5 | -794 | +555 | 100-97 CHA |
| 1/27/2025 | Lakers | -5 | 222 | -200 | +166 | 112-107 LAL |
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Los Angeles has put together a 20-18-0 record against the spread.
- The Lakers have a 10-9 record against the spread in games they were favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 23 of Los Angeles' 40 games with a set total.
- This season, the Lakers have won 16 out of the 22 games, or 72.7%, in which they've been favored.
- Los Angeles has a record of 13-4, a 76.5% win rate, when it's favored by -161 or more by bookmakers this season.
Hornets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Charlotte has a 23-17-0 record against the spread this year.
- In games this year in which they were an underdog by 3.5 points or more, the Hornets have a 14-11 record against the spread.
- Charlotte's games have hit the over 16 out of 40 times (40%).
- The Hornets have won 32.4% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (11-23).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +135 or longer, Charlotte has a record of 6-17 (26.1%).
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Lakers vs. Hornets Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Jaxson Hayes: Out (Hamstring),
Austin Reaves: Out (Calf),
Adou Thiero: Out (Knee)
Hornets
Hornets:
Moussa Diabate: Probable (Hip),
Collin Sexton: Probable (Hamstring),
Mason Plumlee: Out (Groin)
Lakers vs. Hornets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE and SportsNet LA
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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