Hornets vs. Clippers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 01th, 2025

Arena and City where Hornets vs. Clippers will be playing

Get ready for an exciting NBA showdown as the Hornets square off against the Clippers on January 01th, 2025, in Charlotte, NC at Spectrum Center. Don't forget to check out our expert picks and predictions to boost your chances of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Hornets vs. Clippers betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference and Western Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on January 01th, 2025, at 18:00. The Hornets enters as 13.5 point underdogs in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Hornets were 9.5 point underdogs but lost the game to Clippers, 130-118. The over/under for the upcoming game is 212 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 240 points, and the over was victorious.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024-2025 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Hornets are making 34.5% of their 3-pointers this season. The Clippers are converting on 36% of their 3-pointers. Hornets are attempting 46% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Clippers are taking 39% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

Charlotte Hornets

How are the Hornets playing this season?

The Hornets comes into this game with a 12-32 record, and they are currently 14th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hornets are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Hornets win their most recent game?

No, Hornets fell to the Nets, 104-83. Miles Bridges scored 33 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Hornets

The leading scorer for the Hornets this season is LaMelo Ball, who is averaging 28.2 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Hornets

Coming into the January 01th, 2025 contest, Mark Williams leads the Hornets with 9.4 rebounds per game LaMelo Ball has a team-high 7.3 assists per game The steals leader for the Hornets is Josh Okogie (2.7 steals per game). He has 16.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 16.4 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Nick Richards is leading the way for the Hornets with 1.2 blocks per game.

Hornets Team Analysis

The Hornets' point differential this season is -5 points per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA. They are averaging 107 points per game while allowing 112 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Hornets are making 14.1 shots per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Hornets are making 15.9 per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA.

Projected Hornets Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Clippers, the Hornets' starting lineup consisted of Nick Richards, Miles Bridges, Brandon Miller, Vasilije Micic and Tre Mann.

Los Angeles Clippers

How are the Clippers playing this season?

The Clippers head this game with a 27-20 record, and they are currently 6th in the Western Conference standings. The Clippers are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Clippers win their most recent game?

Yes, Clippers defeated the Spurs, 128-116. Paul George scored 41 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Clippers

The leading scorer for the Clippers this season is Norman Powell, who is averaging 24 points per game. Norman Powell also leads the team in minutes played per game with 33.75. He scored 16 points on 4-for-11 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Hornets. In the last game, scored 39 DraftKings fantasy points and 36.1 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Clippers

Ivica Zubac is leading the way with 12.8 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 56 points in DraftKings and 53.9 in FanDuel. James Harden is dishing out a team-high 8.4 assists per game. He has 49.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 47.1 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Clippers' leader is James Harden with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 49.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 47.1 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Clippers is Ivica Zubac, who is sending back 1.2 shots per game. He scored 56 DraftKings fantasy points and 53.9 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Clippers Team Analysis

The Clippers' point differential this season is 3.2 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. They are averaging 110.3 points per game while allowing 107.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Clippers are making 12.2 shots per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Clippers are making 17 per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA.

Projected Clippers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Hornets, the Clippers' starting five were Ivica Zubac, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Terance Mann and James Harden. For the upcoming matchup, Clippers has the following injuries: Cam Christie is questionable (ankle) and Kris Dunn is out (knee).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Hornets coming into this game as 13.5 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Clippers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Hornets are a 13.5 money line underdog for the game against the Clippers, and the suggestion is to pick the Clippers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Hornets and Clippers is 212 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Hornets and Clippers have combined for just 5 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.