The'2023 NBA Summer League'continues on Sunday, July 9 with a showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets.
- Lakers vs Hornets Game Info
- Lakers vs Hornets Odds & Spread
- Lakers vs Hornets Prediction & Pick
- Lakers vs Hornets Best Bet
Lakers vs Hornets Game Info
- Date:'Sunday, July 9, 2023
- Time:'4 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Thomas & Mack Center — Las Vegas, Nevada
- Coverage:'ESPN2
The Lakers opened up the Las Vegas Summer League on a high note as Max Christie's team-high 22 points led them to a 103-96 win over the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, the Hornets hope for a better performance following Friday's 76-68 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
Lakers vs Hornets Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'LAL: (-164) | CHA: (+11344)
- Spread:'LAL: -3.5 (-106) | CHA: +3.5 (-114)
- Total:'184.5 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)
The Lakers enter this contest as clear favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 4 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 184.5 points with both sides available at -110 odds.'
Lakers vs Hornets Prediction & Pick
The Lakers put together a solid team effort in their win over the Warriors. Five players record double-digit point totals as Los Angeles shot 47.3% from the floor and 43.8% from the three-point line as a squad. A team has a good chance of winning any game when they shoot that accurately.
Conversely, the Hornets did nothing but shoot the ball poorly to open Summer League. Charlotte finished its latest loss with a horrific .299/.156/.654 splits while turning the ball over 13 times and committing 24 fouls.
There just wasn't anything encouraging about the Hornets' latest performance. With the Lakers looking like more of a complete team, it's clear that they're the better pick to win.
Final Score Prediction:'Lakers: 86 | Hornets: 77
Lakers vs Hornets Best Bet
I'll take the Lakers as the 3.5-favorite as the best bet this afternoon. They're a well-rounded team that knows how to succeed from three-point range. If the Lakers can get things rolling early on, it'll be hard for the Hornets to keep the score close ju dging by their inability to consistently hit their shots the other night.
As long as they keep going with what works, the Lakers will cover the spread in Sin City.