Clippers vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 12

Clippers vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 12

Updated Jan. 12, 2026 9:24 p.m. ET
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The Charlotte Hornets (14-25) will visit the Los Angeles Clippers (15-23) after victories in three road games in a row. Monday's game between the Clippers and the Hornets sees the Clippers as 5.5-point favorites. The over/under is 223.5 points for the matchup.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Clippers-Hornets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Clippers vs. Hornets Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

  • When: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California
  • TV: FDSSE and FDSSC
  • Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
Clippers vs Hornets Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Clippers -5.5 -110 -110 223.5 -110 -110 -205 +172

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Clippers vs. Hornets Prediction

ATS Pick: Hornets (+ 5.5)
O/U Pick: Over (223.5)
Score Prediction: Clippers 117 - Hornets 112

Clippers vs. Hornets Betting Insights

  • Clippers games have gone over 223.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 20 times (out of 38) this season.
  • This season, 27 of the Hornets' 39 games have had a combined total higher than 223.5 points scored.
  • These teams average a combined 228.2 points per game, 4.7 more points than the over/under of 223.5 set for this game.
  • The Clippers and the Hornets have seen their opponents average a combined 6.7 more points per game than the point total of 223.5 set for this matchup.
  • Los Angeles has been the favorite in 19 games this season and has come away with the win nine times (47.4%) in those contests.
  • Charlotte has won in 11, or 33.3%, of the 33 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
  • Los Angeles has come out on top in its one head-to-head meeting with Charlotte.
  • The Clippers also have a 1-0 record against the spread when playing the Hornets.

Clippers Recent Trends

  • The Clippers have an 8-2 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall in their past 10 contests.
  • Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to score an average of 221.3 points over its last 10 games, 2.2 less than the 223.5 over/under in this matchup.
  • The Clippers are 17-21-0 against the spread this season.
  • So far this season, Los Angeles has been installed as favorites by a 5.5-point margin or more 10 times and are 4-6 ATS in those games.
  • Clippers games this year have hit the over on 20 of 39 set point totals.
  • The 111.9 points per game the Clippers record are just 4.7 fewer points than the Hornets allow (116.6).
  • Los Angeles is 9-4 against the spread and 9-4 overall when scoring more than 116.6 points.
  • The Clippers make 47.4% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.8 percentage points lower than the Hornets have allowed to their opponents (48.2%).
  • The Clippers have done a better job covering the spread in road games (10-10-0) than they have at home (7-11-0).
  • Los Angeles has gone over the total in a lower percentage of games at home (50%) than road tilts (55%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, the Clippers have won a lower percentage of their home games (.417) compared to road games (.571).

Clippers Recent Stats

Stat Average Rank
Points Scored 111.9 27
Points Allowed 113.6 8
Rebounds 40.4 29
Assists 23.5 30
Steals 8.7 10
Blocks 5 12

Clippers Leaders

  • James Harden posts 25.6 points, 4.8 boards and 7.9 assists per contest, shooting 43% from the field and 36.3% from downtown with 3.2 made treys per contest (10th in league).
  • Kawhi Leonard averages 27.8 points, 6.4 boards and 3.5 assists per contest, shooting 49.8% from the field and 37.9% from beyond the arc with 2.7 made treys per contest.
  • Ivica Zubac puts up 15 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 60.5% from the floor (seventh in league).
  • John Collins averages 13.3 points, 5 boards and 0.8 assists per game, shooting 54.9% from the field and 41% from downtown with 1.3 made treys per game.
  • Kris Dunn puts up 8.2 points, 2.9 boards and 3.1 assists per game, shooting 49.4% from the floor and 38.3% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per game.

Clippers Player Props

Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG
Kawhi Leonard 27.5 -118 27.8
James Harden 25.5 -106 25.6
Ivica Zubac 14.5 -130 15
John Collins 14.5 -128 13.3
Kris Dunn 8.5 -112 8.2

Hornets Recent Trends

  • The Hornets have an 8-2 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall over their past 10 games.
  • Charlotte and its opponents have combined to score an average of 234.1 combined points in its last 10 games, 10.6 more than the 223.5 over/under in this matchup.
  • Against the spread, the Hornets are 23-16-0 this year.
  • Charlotte has been underdogs by 5.5 points or more 19 times this year and are 12-7 ATS in those games.
  • Hornets games this year have gone over the total in 15 of 39 opportunities (38.5%).
  • The Hornets score just 2.7 more points per game (116.3) than the Clippers give up (113.6).
  • Charlotte has put together a 15-5 ATS record and an 11-9 overall record in games it scores more than 113.6 points.
  • The Hornets have shot at a 45.8% clip from the field this season, one percentage point fewer than the 46.8% shooting opponents of the Clippers have averaged.
  • The Hornets' winning percentage against the spread at home is .579 (11-8-0). On the road, it is .600 (12-8-0).
  • Charlotte's games have gone above the over/under 36.8% of the time at home (seven of 19), and 40% of the time on the road (eight of 20).
  • The Hornets, as moneyline favorites, have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-1) than away (1-2) this season.

Hornets Recent Stats

Stat Average Rank
Points Scored 116.3 15
Points Allowed 116.6 18
Rebounds 45.2 8
Assists 26.5 13
Steals 6.9 29
Blocks 4.7 17

Hornets Leaders

  • Miles Bridges is putting up 19.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. He's also draining 44.5% of his shots from the field and 33.5% from 3-point range, with 2.3 triples per game.
  • Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. He's making 47.6% of his shots from the floor and 42.9% from 3-point range, with 3.5 treys per contest (fifth in NBA).
  • LaMelo Ball is averaging 19.9 points, 5 rebounds and 7.8 assists per contest. He is draining 41.3% of his shots from the floor and 37.4% from beyond the arc, with 3.4 triples per game (sixth in NBA).
  • The Hornets are getting 8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game from Moussa Diabate this season.
  • Collin Sexton gives the Hornets 15.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game while delivering 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Hornets Player Props

Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG
Brandon Miller 19.5 +102 19.4
LaMelo Ball 18.5 -102 19.9
Kon Knueppel 18.5 -102 19.1
Miles Bridges 18.5 -102 19.7
Collin Sexton 11.5 -102 15.2

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