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2022 NBA Handicapping
(13-11) Los Angeles Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets (7-16)
Date: Monday, December 5th, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
NBA Moneyline Odds: Clippers -110 | Hornets +100 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: LAC -2.5
NBA Betting Total: 217
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The road Clippers come into this one off a 123-96 loss to the Sacramento Kings. They entered that one as 3.5-point underdogs and failed to cover for the second game in a row.
The home Hornets come into this one off a 105-96 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. They entered that one as 2-point underdogs and failed to cover for the second time in three outings after covering in the four games prior.
On the year, Los Angeles is 11-13 against the spread while Charlotte is 10-12-1.
These two teams have not yet faced off during the 2022-23 regular season.
Los Angeles Clippers
On the year, Los Angeles is scoring 106.7 points per contest, which puts the team in dead last 30th.
In terms of advanced stats, the Clippers score 106 points per 100 possessions. That number places them in 28th ahead of only the No. 29 San Antonio Spurs and No. 30 Charlotte Hornets.
Defensively, this groups allows 108.5 points per night, putting them in 5th so far this season.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, Los Angeles gives up 107.5 points per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 5th on the year.
As of this writing late Sunday night, the Clippers list Luke Kennard, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George as Questionable.
Norman Powell is listed as OUT with a groin injury.
Charlotte Hornets
On the season, Charlotte is scoring 109 points per game, which puts them in the No. 27 spot across the league.
Looking at the advanced stats, the Hornets are scoring 104.1 points per 100 possessions—a number that puts them in dead last 30th at this point in the 2022-23 season.
Defensively, Charlotte is giving up 115 points per night, which ranks No. 20 in the NBA.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, the Hornets give up 109.9 points per 100 possessions, putting them in No. 16 across the Association.
As of this writing, Los Angeles lists Mark Williams, Dennis Smith, Jr., LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward and Cody Martin as OUT.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Clippers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
- Clippers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
- Hornets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
- Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Clippers are 18-6 ATS in the last 24 meetings.
- Clippers are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Charlotte.
Free Los Angeles Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Prediction:
The main storyline here is health. For the Hornets, it’s about how shorthanded they’re going to be. For the Clippers, it’s about how shorthanded they could be.
Full disclosure: I’m not putting any money down on this game until I see who plays on LA’s slide. As far as I’m concerned, this is a PICK EM just based on player status alone, but with the Clips already set at -2.5, I’m staying away for the time being.
If LA does end up with two or more of Paul George, Kawhi Leonard or Luke Kennard in the lineup, this becomes an easy Clippers win both SU and ATS.
Until we see that in writing, though, I’d sit back and wait it out.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: LAC -2.5
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