Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction

The Charlotte Hornets will be in action tonight as the Los Angeles Clippers make their lone appearance of the season in Charlotte, with tipoff set for 7:00 p.m.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Odds and Moneyline (FanDuel)

Point spread: Clippers -4

Money line: Clippers -172/ Hornets +144

Over/under: 216.5

Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Injury Report

Hornets: LaMelo Ball (left ankle sprain), Dennis Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain), Cody Martin (left knee procedure), Gordon Hayward (left shoulder – scapula fracture), and Mark Williams (left ankle sprain) are OUT.

Clippers: Paul George (hamstring), Kawhi Leonard (ankle), and Luke Kennard (calf) are QUESTIONABLE. Norman Powell (groin) is OUT.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Key Statistic

Team scoring average

A low-scoring affair could be in order for tonight’s game, as the Hornets (27th) and Clippers (30th) are both in the bottom four of the league in terms of points per game.

The Clippers are averaging 106.7 points per game and are 3-9 in games in which they have scored 107 points or fewer. Conversely, they are 10-2 in games that they score more than 107 points.

Meanwhile, the Hornets are averaging 109.0 points per night and are 1-10 in games that they fail to reach 109 points. They are 6-6 in games that they score more than 109 points.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Key Matchup

Mason Plumlee vs. Ivica Zubac

Mason Plumlee is coming off a double-double performance against the Milwaukee Bucks and has already registered nine double-doubles in 23 games after recording seven for the entire 2021-22 season. Plumlee is currently averaging 9.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists while shooting 57.4% from the field.

Ivica Zubac has been a reliable piece for the Clippers this season and could be called upon more heavily if the Clippers are forced to play without George, Leonard, and Kennard. Zubac is averaging 10.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks and is shooting 62.4% from the field this year. His rebounding average is good for the third highest in the league behind Anthony Davis (12.8) and Clint Capela (12.0).

Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Prediction

The Hornets enter this contest after failing to win against a Bucks team that was missing its three best players. Meanwhile, the Clippers enter on the heels of a 25-point defeat at the hands of the Sacramento Kings, their largest margin of defeat this season.

While Charlotte could have an opportunity to notch a victory depending on the health of Los Angeles’ stars, recent history suggests that the Hornets may struggle to capitalize if the opportunity arises.

What is next for the Charlotte Hornets?

Wednesday, December 7th – at Brooklyn Nets (7:30 p.m. ET)

Note: Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.