Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers 2025 NBA: Odds, Game Time & Predictions

Since Luka Doncic joined the Los Angeles Lakers, the team holds a 1-1 record. The Slovenian star has scored a combined 30 points in his first two games—well below his usual output. Luckily for Lakers fans, there’s a strong chance Luka will boost his numbers on Wednesday, February 19, when the Lakers host the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena in LA.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Odds

When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California

• Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

• Time: 10:00 p.m. ET

• Broadcast: NBA League Pass

Can the Charlotte Hornets Stop Luka Doncic & Co?

The Hornets enter the game as 13-point underdogs, with moneyline odds of +550, indicating a slim chance of victory. Still, the Lakers stumbled once recently against an underdog team—losing 131-119 to the Utah Jazz, who were +320 underdogs on February 12. This loss gives Charlotte a glimmer of hope, but their recent form is poor, standing at 13-39 overall and having lost four of their last five games.

Luka Doncic’s First 20+ Point Game with the Lakers Incoming?

Luka made his Lakers debut on February 10 with a 132-113 win over Utah, scoring 14 points. Two days later, the Lakers lost in Utah, but Luka improved slightly, putting up 16 points. Despite this uptick, he’s still below his season average of around 28 points per game, and well off his previous season’s 32.7 PPG average.

Given this, it’s reasonable to expect Luka to elevate his performance soon. Even if he falls short, the Lakers have plenty of firepower with stars like LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Rui Hachimura stepping up.

Prediction:

We anticipate Luka Doncic will deliver a much stronger performance this game, surpassing his previous two outings. With that boost, the Lakers should secure a convincing victory over the Hornets and comfortably cover the 13-point spread.