The Los Angeles Lakers (25-18) visit the Charlotte Hornets (12-30) Monday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Lakers swept 2-0 last season

The Lakers have won 3 games in a row after taking down the Golden State Warriors 118-108 Saturday as 1-point road favorites. C Anthony Davis (game-high 36 points and 13 rebounds) and F LeBron James (25 points and 12 assists) each had a double-double.

The Hornets snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 123-92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday, covering as 1.5-point home underdogs. G LaMelo Ball scored a team-high 25 points in the win.

Lakers at Hornets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:14 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Lakers -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Hornets +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -5.5 (-110) | Hornets +5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Lakers at Hornets key injuries

Lakers

  • C Anthony Davis (foot) probable
  • Rui Hachimura (calf) questionable
  • LeBron James (foot) probable

Hornets

  • Tre Mann (back) out
  • Cody Martin (core) out
  • Brandon Miller (wrist) out
  • Grant Williams (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Lakers at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 115, Hornets 111

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Lakers (-220) to beat a Hornets team that is 8-14 at home.

Against the spread

LEAN HORNETS +5.5 (-110).

Charlotte has covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 home games and is 6-3-1 ATS in its last 10 overall.

Los Angeles has failed to cover 2 of its last 3 road games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 222.5 (-105).

Charlotte has scored 110 or more points in 7 of its last 8 games.

Los Angeles has hit the Over in 4 of its last 5 road games, including 2 straight.

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