SportsLine's model has simulated the Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Monday

The Los Angeles Lakers head to Spectrum Center to face the Charlotte Hornets in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are 24-18, which puts them in fifth place in the Western Conference. The Hornets are 11-30, which puts them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference.

Brandon Miller’s Charlotte Hornets (12-30) and the Los Angeles Lakers (25-18) hit the court at Spectrum Center on Monday, January 27, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.The Lakers are coming off of a

The Los Angeles Lakers can secure a fourth consecutive win with victory over the Charlotte Hornets in Monday's clash at the Spectrum Center.

The Los Angeles Lakers play against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center . The Los Angeles Lakers are spending $7,496,921 per win while the Charlotte Hornets are spending $13,

The Hornets have also had some trouble defending inside the arc, where they allow opponents to shoot the ninth-highest 2-point percentage in the league (55.4%) and are prone to putting opponents on the line — allowing the 10th-most free throws per game (17.7).

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends a shot by Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA game at Spectrum Center on Feb. 5, 2024. Photo: David Jensen/Getty Images

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We’re back once again for our coverage of Monday’s NBA slate as we head to North Carolina for this next meeting between cross-conference foes. The Los Angeles Lakers (25-18) will take on the Charlotte Hornets (12-30) in their first meeting of the season.

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