The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets will meet at Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Monday night. Los Angeles is off to a nice start to the season despite a long injured list and they will try to keep it going against a struggling Charlotte squad here. Before tip-off from Charlotte, continue reading to get my Lakers vs Hornets prediction for this matchup.
Our Lakers vs Hornets Pick
Pick: Lakers -7.5
Confidence: ★★★☆☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers @ Charlotte Hornets
- Date & Time: Monday, November 10, 2025, 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- The Lakers enter at 7‑3 and have won four of their last five games. Their offense is clicking, though they did struggle in a road loss to the Atlanta Hawks in their last game.
- The Hornets are 3‑6 and have lost five of their last six games. Their defense has been particularly vulnerable, giving up 121 points per game.
- The Lakers are still managing some injury concerns: LeBron James is out (back/scatica), Gabe Vincent is out (ankle), and Austin Reaves is listed as questionable with a groin strain.
- On the Hornets’ side: LaMelo Ball, Grant Williams, and Josh Green are all out, while Miles Bridges is questionable.
- The Lakers are off to a strong start on the road this season. They are 4-1 away from Crypto.com Arena and will try to continue to have success on the road in this matchup.
Head‑to‑Head & Betting Trends
- The Lakers are 7‑3 against the spread this season.
- The Hornets are 4‑5 against the spread to begin the year.
- The Lakers have gone over the total in eight of their first 10 games.
- Charlotte has gone under the total in five of their nine outings.
- This is the first of two games the Lakers and Hornets will play against each other in the regular season.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | Over 34.5 points |
| Austin Reaves | Over 24.5 points |
| Miles Bridges | Under 22.5 points |
Lakers vs Hornets Model Projection
Score Projection: Los Angeles Lakers 124 – Charlotte Hornets 114
Win Probability: Lakers 74%, Hornets 26%
Final Thoughts
The strong start to the season for the Los Angeles Lakers should continue on Monday night in Charlotte. The Hornets are struggling defensively and that is not a recipe for success when taking on Luka Doncic. Look for Doncic to have another big game here and for the Lakers to improve to 5-1 on the road this season while covering the spread as a favorite over the Hornets.
