The LA Lakers (7-3) face the Charlotte Hornets (3-6) Monday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, with tip-off set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

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The Lakers saw their 5-game winning streak end Saturday night, falling 122-102 to the Atlanta Hawks as 5-point road favorites with the Under (228.5) cashing. Turnovers proved costly for the Lakers, who committed 20 on the night. G Luka Doncic paced the Lakers with 22 points, 11 assists, and 5 rebounds, while F Jarred Vanderbilt added a double-double off the bench with 12 points and 18 boards.

The Hornets dropped their second straight game Friday, losing 126-108

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