The Los Angeles Clippers (13-11) kick off a 4-game road trip against the Charlotte Hornets (7-16) Monday at Spectrum Center. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Clippers were blown out at home 123-96 by the Sacramento Kings Saturday. Los Angeles has hit the skids, dropping 2 straight games, and 4 of the past 6 outings, while going 2-4 ATS across that span.
The Hornets split a Friday-Saturday home set against the Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks, topping the Wiz 117-116 as 4-point ‘dogs and falling to the Bucks 105-96 Saturday as 2-point underdogs, despite F Giannis Antetokounmpo sitting out. The Under is 4-2 in the past 6 games overall.
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Clippers at Hornets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:18 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Hornets +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -2.5 (-115) | Hornets +2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Clippers at Hornets key injuries
Clippers
- G Paul George (hamstring) out
- G Luke Kennard (calf) questionable
- F Kawhi Leonard (ankle) questionable
- F Norman Powell (groin) out
Hornets
- G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
- F Gordon Hayward (shoulder) out
- G Cody Martin (knee) out
- G Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Clippers at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Hornets 109, Clippers 104
Moneyline
The HORNETS (+125) are worth a roll of the dice on the moneyline as short ‘dogs at home against the shorthanded Clippers.
The Clips used a starting lineup of G Amir Coffey, F Marcus Morris Sr., C Ivica Zubac, G Reggie Jackson and G Terance Mann Saturday against the Kings. With PG13 and Leonard sidelined, and Powell on the shelf, L.A. has had to rely on a lot of scoring in street clothes. Leonard may be able to play, but the Clips have issues right now.
Against the spread
The HORNETS +2.5 (-105) are worth playing if you want a little insurance and don’t trust them to win straight up.
The Hornets are 4-0-1 ATS in the past 5 games following a straight-up loss, and 3-0-1 ATS in the past 4 following a non-cover.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 216.5 (-105).
The Under is the dominant trend for both sides lately. The Under is 20-8 in the past 28 games overall for the Clippers, and this team is dealing with some major injury issues right now. L.A. has also cashed the Under in 5 of the past 6 outings against teams with a losing overall record.
The Under is 11-3-1 in the past 15 games at home for the Hornets and is 4-1 in the past 5 meetings between these teams in Charlotte while going 4-1 in the past 5 meetings overall against the Clips.
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