The Charlotte Hornets (4-8) and LA Clippers (3-8) meet Sunday from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Tip is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Clippers won 2-0
The Hornets lost to the Phoenix Suns 101-96 Thursday, covering as a 6.5-point road underdog with the Under (214.5) cashing. Charlotte was led by G Coby White, who scored 21 points on 8 of 16 shooting. The Hornets won 3 of their first 4 games this season but have gone just 1-7 since. They are 5-7 against the spread (ATS).
The Clippers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-112 Friday, covering as a 6.5-point home underdog as the Over (221.5) hit. C Brook
Lopez scored a team-high 26 points. Los Angeles has shown some improvement, winning 2 of its last 3 after starting the season 1-7. The Clippers are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games and 6-5 ATS on the season.
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Hornets at Clippers odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Hornets -112 (bet $110 to win $100) | Clippers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hornets -1.5 (-105) | Clippers +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Hornets at Clippers key injuries
Hornets
- F Kon Knueppel (hamstring) out
- G Dennis Schroder (hamstring) out
Clippers
- G Bradley Beal (knee) out
- F Brandon Ingram (heel) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hornets at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 115, Hornets 106
Moneyline
BET CLIPPERS (-110).
The Clippers have been surging on the offensive end. They've tallied at least 110 points in 6 straight wins and have won 2 straight games at home, closing as an underdog in each of those. Los Angeles is 4-2 ATS at home on the season.
The Hornets have been far too inconsistent to trust, especially on the offensive end. Charlotte has scored 96 points or fewer in 3 of its last 5 games and is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games as an underdog.
Against the spread
PASS.
It's a little better value on the moneyline for Clippers +1.5 (-118).
Over/Under
BET OVER 214.5 (-110).
Both teams have significant Over trends here. The Clippers have gone Over in 6 of their last 7 games, allowing at least 112 points in each of those. The Hornets have gone Over in 4 of their last 6 outings and have given up at least 109 in 5 of those. Considering the defensive shortcomings for each side, take OVER 214.5 (-110).
Best prop bet
Hornets G GRAYSON ALLEN OVER 13.5 POINTS (-120).
Allen has taken over the Hornets offense. He's seen at least 30 minutes in 3 of his last 6 games and has taken double-digit shots in 4 of those. The journeyman guard has topped this total in 3 of his last 4 games.
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