The Los Angeles Lakers'(26-25) visit the'Charlotte Hornets (10-38) Monday. Tip from Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Lakers vs. Hornets'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Lakers lead 1-0
The Lakers have won back-to-back games after knocking off the New York Knicks 113-105 Saturday to cover as 2-point road underdogs. F LeBron James'scored a team-high 24 points on 10-of-19 shooting while C Anthony Davis'had a double-double with 12 points and 18 rebounds. Six Los Angeles players scored in double figures while the team shot 48.8% from the field in the win.
Charlotte has lost 7 games in a row after falling 115-99 against the Indiana Pacers Sunday and failing to cover as an 11.5-point home underdog. F Brandon Miller'scored a game-high 35 points on 5-of-12 shooting from 3 while C Nick Richards'(12 points, 10 rebounds) had a double-double. Four Charlotte players scored in double figures while the team shot 39.8% from the field and 27.6% from beyond the arc.