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NBA (National Basketball Association) · Wednesday, 18 November, (UTC+3)

Los Angeles Lakers — Charlotte Hornets

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Model prediction for 18 November

Los Angeles Lakers72%
Charlotte Hornets28%
Model estimate at (UTC+3)

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Los Angeles Lakers are clear favourites: 72% against 28% for the opponent.

The model expects a score around 115:107 — 222 points in total.

Over 221.5 points (incl. overtime) — 51%.

Why

  • Pace: Los Angeles Lakers 98.4, Charlotte Hornets 98.7 possessions per 48 minutes.

Facts

  • League table: Los Angeles Lakers — No. 6, 6–2; Charlotte Hornets — No. 20, 3–5.
  • Charlotte Hornets: 4 defeats in a row.
  • Last 5 meetings: Los Angeles Lakers 3 wins, Charlotte Hornets 2.

Probabilities

Expected points (incl. overtime): Los Angeles Lakers — Charlotte Hornets115.0–107.1
Total over 221.5 (incl. OT)51%
Total under 221.5 (incl. OT)49%

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Form

Los Angeles Lakers

  • 03.11Miami Heat138:117
  • 02.11Toronto Raptors131:125
  • 31.10away · Golden State Warriors95:112
  • 29.10away · Los Angeles Clippers103:87
  • 28.10Portland Trail Blazers129:136

Charlotte Hornets

  • 03.11Detroit Pistons91:124
  • 01.11Philadelphia 76ers104:109
  • 31.10away · Washington Wizards79:95
  • 29.10away · Detroit Pistons89:97
  • 27.10Washington Wizards110:103

Head to head

  • 16.01.2026Los Angeles Lakers — Charlotte Hornets117:135
  • 11.11.2025Charlotte Hornets — Los Angeles Lakers111:121
  • 20.02.2025Los Angeles Lakers — Charlotte Hornets97:100
  • 28.01.2025Charlotte Hornets — Los Angeles Lakers107:112
  • 06.02.2024Charlotte Hornets — Los Angeles Lakers118:124

Full record: 13 meetings →

Table

Eastern Conference

Table «Eastern Conference», season 2026/27
#TeamPWLPCTGB
8, Play-in: 7th to 10th in the conferenceNew York Knicks734.4293.5
9, Play-in: 7th to 10th in the conferenceCharlotte Hornets835.3754
10, Play-in: 7th to 10th in the conferenceMiami Heat725.2864.5

Western Conference

Table «Western Conference», season 2026/27
#TeamPWLPCTGB
3, Playoffs: top 6 in each conferencePortland Trail Blazers651.8331
4, Playoffs: top 6 in each conferenceLos Angeles Lakers862.7501
5, Playoffs: top 6 in each conferenceOklahoma City Thunder752.7141.5

Season 2026/27 · by win percentage, ties by head-to-head (the NBA's other tie-breakers are not applied)

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 72% will not happen in roughly 28 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →