Lakers vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Monday, Nov. 10

Betting odds, pick and prediction for the Los Angeles Lakers-Charlotte Hornets matchup on Monday night.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is a solid prop target on Monday. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers came out flat in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, and they’ll aim to rebound on the road against another Eastern Conference opponent in the Charlotte Hornets.

Charlotte is just 3-6 this season, and it lost back-to-back games against New Orleans and Miami to close out last week. LaMelo Ball and company would love to make a play-in appearance in the East this season, but the Hornets may be trending towards another lottery finish in the 2025-26 season.

As for the Lakers, they remain without LeBron James (sciatica) while Austin Reaves (groin) is listed as questionable for this matchup. 

Los Angeles has been great on the road (4-1) so far this season, but can it cover as a road favorite in Charlotte?

Let’s take a look at the odds, my favorite player prop and a prediction for Monday’s interconference clash. 

Lakers vs. Hornets Odds, Spread and Total

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Spread

• Lakers -8.5 (-102)
• Hornets +8.5 (-118)

Moneyline

• Lakers: -325
• Hornets: +260

Total

• 231.5 (Over -105/Under -115)

Lakers vs. Hornets How to Watch

• Date: Monday, Nov. 9
• Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
• Venue: Spectrum Center
• How to Watch (TV): Spectrum SportsNet, FanDuel Sports Network (Local)
• Lakers record: 7-3
• Hornets record: 3-6

Lakers vs. Hornets Injury Reports

Lakers Injury Report

• LeBron James – out
• Austin Reaves – questionable
• Adou Thiero – out
• Gabe Vincent – out

Hornets Injury Report

• LaMelo Ball – out
• Brandon Miller – out
• Josh Green – out
• Miles Bridges – questionable
• Grant Williams – out
• Drew Peterson – out
• Tidjane Salaun – out

Lakers vs. Hornets Best NBA Prop Bets

Lakers Best NBA Prop Bet

• Luka Doncic 9+ Assists (-161)

Earlier today, I shared in my NBA Best Bets column – Peter’s Points – why I’m backing Doncic in this market against the Hornets:

Doncic has picked up 10 or more assists in three games in a row, but I’m moving his line down just a bit to nine-plus dimes since he’s hit that number in four of his six games this season.

Overall, the superstar guard is averaging 9.5 assists per game on 15.8 potential assists, and the Lakers’ offense has run through him all season long. If Austin Reaves (questionable) sits out in this matchup, Doncic could be in line for a massive usage rate against a Charlotte team that is 24th in the league in defensive rating and 27th in opponent assists per game (28.7) this season.

Luka has just one game all season where he failed to get at least eight assists, and he put up 24 assists over the last two games with Reaves banged up. He’s an easy bet to push double digits against Charlotte on Monday. 

Lakers vs. Hornets Prediction and Pick

Even though the Lakers lost to a short-handed Hawks team on Saturday night, I’m buying them to bounce back on Monday against the Hornets, who won’t have Miller or Ball in action.

Charlotte is just 3-6 in the 2025-26 season and has dropped to 21st in the league in net rating with Ball (ankle) on the shelf. 

Meanwhile, the Lakers are 7-3 overall and 4-1 on the road despite not having James for any game this season. Reaves (groin) and Doncic have also missed time, but Reaves could be back in action alongside Doncic on Monday. 

The Lakers have been one of the best teams against the spread this season, covering in seven of their 10 games, including four of their five matchups on the road. 

Los Angeles is also 12th in the NBA in offensive rating, and it should be able to outscore a Hornets team that is down its top two offensive players in this matchup. 

Pick: Lakers -8.5 (-102 at DraftKings)

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