The final game of the Sunday night slate in the NBA this weekend is between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers. Both teams have had stretches of dominance early this season, but have also struggled for prolonged stretches, with consistency being an obstacle for both teams. In our NBA picks for tonight, we look at Hornets vs Clippers and determine which side will come through in this battle of unpredictable squads.
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Hornets vs Clippers Betting Pick
This game will be played at Staples Center at 9:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Why Bet The Clippers:
✅ The three-point defense of the Hornets will be a huge problem for them in this game. They are fresh off of giving up 22 threes to the Sacramento Kings. Against a team loaded with outside shooters like Luke Kennard and Terance Mann, the Hornets are going to be susceptible to giving up perimeter shots again here.
✅ Charlotte enters this game having lost three straight games and four of their last five. They are really struggling to get stops more than anything else, giving up 110 or more points in their last seven games. Against a Clippers team that can put up points, the Charlotte defense will be what costs them here.
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✅ After a terrible start to this season, the LA Clippers are finally building some confidence. They have won three straight games, albeit against subpar competition, and look like they are finally heading in the right direction after a 1-4 start. Expect them to continue to build momentum in this contest.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets got off to a hot start to this NBA season, winning their first three games including games against the Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets. But they have cooled off since then, losing five of their last seven games and each of their last three outings to drop to 5-5 on the season. Here, the Hornets will look to overcome their recent road struggles to get back above .500.
Charlotte’s defense will be what determines the outcome of this game, which has not led to good things for them for most of the season. The Hornets are allowing just over 117 points per game this season, which is by far the worst number in the NBA to this point in the year. Against a Clippers team that can score from three-point range through several sources, the Hornets may be in trouble here.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers have a .500 record heading into this game as well, but their form has followed a path opposite that of the Hornets so far. Los Angeles started this season with four losses in their first five games, but turned things around in a big way by winning their last three games. Those games have come against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, though, and this game will be a step up in weight class.
For the Clippers, outside shooting will be telling when it comes to how they do in this game. The Clippers should be able to put up points against the league’s worst defense so far. But if they miss perimeter shots, they could give the Hornets a shot to surprise them in this Sunday night clash.