Clippers vs. Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 26, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 11, 2024

The Los Angeles Clippers (17-12) host the Charlotte Hornets (7-20) on December 26, 2023 at Crypto.com Arena. The Hornets are underdogs by a 12-point margin as they enter the matchup losers of two in a row with an 8-2 record in their last 10 games. A 230-point over/under is set for the matchup.

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Clippers vs. Hornets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Clippers -12 230

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Injury Report as of December 26

Clippers: Moussa Diabate: Out (Hip), Mason Plumlee: Out (Knee), Kawhi Leonard: Questionable (Hip)

Hornets: Frank Ntilikina: Out (Left Tibia), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Kai Jones: Out (Personal), Terry Rozier: Questionable (Knee), Mark Williams: Questionable (Back), Brandon Miller: Questionable (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Clippers (-12)
Total Pick Over (230)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Clippers vs. Hornets Stat Rankings

Clippers Avg. (Rank) Hornets Avg. (Rank)
116.7 (11th) Points Scored 110.4 (26th)
112.7 (12th) Points Allowed 120.9 (25th)
43.6 (17th) Rebounds 41.6 (25th)
10.6 (18th) Off. Rebounds 11.1 (10th)
12.5 (15th) 3pt Made 11 (27th)
25.4 (22nd) Assists 24.9 (26th)
12.4 (7th) Turnovers 13.5 (18th)

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Clippers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kawhi Leonard 27 24.4 5.9 3.5 1.5 0.7 2.3
Paul George 27 22.8 5.6 4.1 1.7 0.4 3.3
James Harden 24 17.3 4.8 7.7 1.5 0.8 2.6
Norman Powell 29 13.3 2.2 1 0.6 0.4 1.9
Ivica Zubac 29 12.1 9.1 1.1 0.2 1.4 0

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Terry Rozier 17 23.2 3.7 7.1 1.2 0.4 2.6
Miles Bridges 16 19.8 7 2.4 1.4 0.4 1.8
Gordon Hayward 24 14.8 4.8 4.6 1.1 0.5 0.9
Brandon Miller 25 14.6 4 2.2 0.6 0.5 1.9
P.J. Washington 24 13.6 5.3 2.4 1 0.9 1.9

Betting Trends

  • The Clippers are 14-15-0 against the spread this season.
  • Los Angeles doesn’t have a win ATS (0-1) as a 12-point favorite or greater this season.
  • The Clippers have played 29 games this year, and 12 of them have gone over the total.
  • In 13 games this season, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined for more than 230 points.
  • The over/under for this game is 230 points, 0.7 more than the average point total for Clippers games this season.
  • The Hornets have covered the spread 10 times in 27 games.
  • Charlotte is winless ATS (0-2) when playing as at least a 12-point underdog this year.
  • The Hornets have seen 15 of their 27 games hit the over.
  • There have been 16 Charlotte’s games this year with more than 230 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Hornets games this year (230) is 1.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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