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The Los Angeles Clippers (13-11) visit the Charlotte Hornets (7-16) at Spectrum Center, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on Monday, December 5, 2022. The Clippers are 4-point favorites in the game. The over/under for the matchup is set at 216.5 points.
How to bet Clippers vs. Hornets
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with bookmakers listing the Clippers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Clippers have -166 odds to pick up the win, while the Hornets are listed at +141 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 216.5 points.
Clippers vs. Hornets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Monday, December 5, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSE
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
Clippers vs. Hornets Betting Trends
The Clippers have played 24 games, with 11 wins against the spread. Los Angeles has been chosen as the favorite in 15 games this year and has walked away with the win 10 times (66.7%) in those games. Clippers games this year have hit the over on seven of 23 set point totals.
The Hornets are 10-13-0 against the spread this season. Charlotte has won 23.5% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (4-13). Hornets games this year have hit the over on 11 of 23 set point totals (47.8%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Clippers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | 16 | 23.6 | 6 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 2.8 |
| Norman Powell | 22 | 14.8 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Marcus Morris | 22 | 13.7 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2 |
| John Wall | 19 | 12.8 | 2.5 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Reggie Jackson | 24 | 12.3 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Hornets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Rozier | 15 | 21.2 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 23 | 19.8 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| LaMelo Ball | 3 | 19.3 | 3.7 | 7 | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 |
| Gordon Hayward | 11 | 16.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| P.J. Washington | 23 | 15.4 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1 | 1.9 |
Clippers vs. Hornets Injury Report
Hornets: Mark Williams: Out (Ankle), Gordon Hayward: Out (Shoulder), Dennis Smith: Out (Ankle), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Knee), Miles Bridges: Out (Personal)
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles has found it difficult to score points this season, ranking worst in the league with 106.7 points per game. It has fared better at the other end, ranking sixth by giving up 108.5 points per contest. Offensively the Clippers have been worse in home games this year, posting 104.7 points per game, compared to 109.1 per game when playing on the road. The Clippers have been putting up 108.8 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly higher than the 106.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
So far this season, Los Angeles is sinking 11.2 threes per game (20th-ranked in NBA) and is shooting 35.5% (14th-ranked) from beyond the arc. The Clippers are attempting 51.8 two-pointers per game this year, which account for 62.2% of the shots they’ve attempted (and 71.3% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 31.5 treys per contest, which are 37.8% of their shots (and 28.7% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Charlotte Hornets
On offense, Charlotte is the fourth-worst squad in the NBA (109 points per game). Defensively, it is 19th (115 points allowed per game). At home, the Hornets average 106.5 points per game. Away, they average 111.2. The Hornets are scoring 109.9 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 0.9 more than their average for the season (109).
In 2022-23 Charlotte is fourth-worst in the NBA in 3-point makes (10.2 per game) and second-worst in 3-point percentage (32%). In 2022-23, the Hornets have taken 65.4% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 34.6% percent from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 75% of the Hornets’ baskets have been 2-pointers, and 25% have been 3-pointers.
Clippers vs. Hornets Predictions and Pick
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