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Charlotte Hornets vs LA Clippers Prediction, Picks and Odds for November 15

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We give the LA Clippers a 58% chance, against 42% for the Charlotte Hornets. See the full projection →

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The Statz model favours the LA Clippers at 58% to beat the Charlotte Hornets, with a model line of -2.6 and a projected total of 213.4. No bookmaker has posted a line yet, so there is no market to compare. Charlotte are missing Kon Knueppel and Dennis Schroder, and Brandon Miller is day-to-day.

The Charlotte Hornets visit the LA Clippers on Sunday 15 November, with tip at 4:30 PM ET. The Statz model makes the Clippers the favourite at 58%, with a model line of -2.6. No bookmaker has posted a spread, total or moneyline yet, so the market side of the comparison is missing for now. Both teams are in poor form and both are short of rotation players.

How the teams arrive

The Clippers are 2-8 over their last 10 and have averaged 111.4 points for and 119.7 against in that run. The defence is the problem. They lost 110-133 at Phoenix and 87-103 at home to the Lakers. They also lost 116-117 to Miami at home. The latest result was a 113-112 home win over Oklahoma City, and they beat New Orleans 139-123 before that. They are at home here.

The Hornets are 3-7 over their last 10, scoring 99.2 and conceding 108.4. The scoring is the issue. They lost 80-119 at home to Boston and 91-124 at home to Detroit. They did beat Cleveland 124-112 at home. The most recent game was a 96-101 loss at Phoenix, a low-scoring road defeat. Charlotte travel for this one.

Team news and lineups

The Clippers have four players out. Bradley Beal is out with knee inflammation, with a listed return date of 29 November. Brandon Ingram is out while he rehabs an Achilles injury and ramps up toward his season debut. His listed return date is 19 November. Yanic Konan Niederhauser is out after foot surgery and is considered week-to-week. Jordan Miller is out after rotator cuff surgery, and his listed return date is 2 March 2027.

The effect is on depth. Beal's absence leaves backcourt minutes to others, and Ingram's leaves the forward minutes spread across the wings. Miller's long absence gives Kobe Sanders a chance to crack the rotation, and he is in the model's projection for this game.

The Hornets have the bigger problem in the backcourt. Kon Knueppel is out with a left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. He lasted six minutes in his return against Brooklyn. Dennis Schroder is also out with a hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Brandon Miller is listed day-to-day with a groin injury, and the report says he has missed consecutive games. His status is the one to check before tip. With three rotation pieces missing or doubtful, Sion James and Christian Anderson are the names the reports point to for extra minutes.

Expected starting fives

Projected minutes

Depth charts and the full rotations →

Players to watch

Darius Garland

Darius Garland is projected for 20.6 points, 6.3 assists and 2.4 threes. With Beal out, he is the Clippers' main creator, and the model leans on his scoring and passing.

Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura is projected for 12.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 threes. With Ingram out, his forward minutes carry real weight, and his shooting helps spread the floor.

Derrick Jones Jr.

Derrick Jones Jr. is projected for 10.6 points and 4.3 rebounds. His value is on the wing, where Ingram would normally play, and he adds athleticism on both ends.

Brandon Miller

Brandon Miller is projected for 17.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.4 threes, and the model has him as Charlotte's top scorer. That depends on his groin. If he sits, the Hornets lose their best scoring option and the projection for the rest shifts.

Naz Reid

Naz Reid is projected for 15.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.8 threes. He is the frontcourt piece the Hornets need most, because he scores and rebounds at once.

Grayson Allen

Grayson Allen is projected for 15.0 points, 3.6 assists and 2.7 threes. With Knueppel and Schroder out, he is a main source of perimeter shooting and playmaking, and the highest three-point projection on the page.

Statz prediction

The model takes the Clippers. It gives them a 58% win probability against 42% for the Hornets, and projects a 2.6-point home margin. That is a model line of LA Clippers -2.6, with Charlotte Hornets at +2.6. The model scores are 108.0 for the Clippers and 105.4 for the Hornets.

The market is the missing piece. No bookmaker has posted a spread, total or moneyline, so there is no model-versus-market comparison to make yet. The model total is 213.4, but without a market total there is no over or under lean to give. Check the NBA odds page once lines go up, and compare them with the model line and total.

Statz pick: LA Clippers to win, 58% model win probability, model line -2.6. This is a lean, not a certainty. Both sides are in bad form and both are thin on rotation players, and the Brandon Miller call could move the Charlotte picture. Lines move before tip, so check the number again before you act. See the full preview for the model, form and recent meetings.

CHA @ LAC questions

Who does the model favour in Charlotte Hornets at LA Clippers?
The Statz model favours the LA Clippers at 58%, with the Charlotte Hornets at 42%. It projects a 2.6-point home margin, which gives a model line of LA Clippers -2.6. No bookmaker line has been posted yet.
What is the model total for Hornets vs Clippers?
The model projects a total of 213.4 points, with 108.0 for the LA Clippers and 105.4 for the Charlotte Hornets. No bookmaker has posted a total yet, so there is no over or under lean to make against the market.
What time is Hornets at Clippers on 15 November?
The game is on Sunday 15 November with tip at 4:30 PM ET. The LA Clippers are the home team and the Charlotte Hornets are the visitors. Check the team news before tip, as Charlotte have several injury concerns.
Which Charlotte Hornets players are injured?
Kon Knueppel is out with a left hamstring strain and Dennis Schroder is out with a hamstring strain. Brandon Miller is listed day-to-day with a groin injury, so his status is the one to check before tip.
Which LA Clippers players are out?
Bradley Beal, Brandon Ingram, Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Jordan Miller are all listed as out. Beal has knee inflammation and Ingram is recovering from an Achilles injury. Niederhauser is out after foot surgery and Miller after rotator cuff surgery.
How have the teams played recently?
The LA Clippers are 2-8 over their last 10 and the Charlotte Hornets are 3-7. The Clippers' latest game was a 113-112 home win over Oklahoma City. The Hornets' latest was a 96-101 loss at Phoenix.

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Quick answers3 questions

Who is favoured, Charlotte Hornets or LA Clippers?

The Statz model favours the LA Clippers with a 58% win probability, leaving the Charlotte Hornets at 42%. Over their last five games the LA Clippers are 2-3 and the Charlotte Hornets are 1-4. The model's number comes from team-first projections that update through the day, so it can move before tip-off.

What is the spread and total for Charlotte Hornets at LA Clippers?

No spread or total is posted yet for Charlotte Hornets at LA Clippers; the odds board fills in once the books price the game. Lines move with injury news and money, so the odds board on this page carries the latest price. Alternative spreads and totals, first-quarter and first-half lines sit in the same board where the book offers them.

Which player props stand out for Charlotte Hornets at LA Clippers?

For Charlotte Hornets at LA Clippers, the model projects Darius Garland for 20.6 points and Rui Hachimura for 12.9 points for the LA Clippers. For the Charlotte Hornets it projects Brandon Miller for 17.2 points and Naz Reid for 15.4 points.