Charlotte at Los Angeles

Five of the past seven meetings have gone OVER and Los Angeles is 7-1 OVER its past seven games, including its past four. The Lakers have averaged 125.6 points their past seven games and they have gone OVER nine of 10 Wednesday games. Los Angeles is 5-0 OVER its past five as a favorite and 4-0 OVER against teams with below .400 winning percentages. LeBron James missed the All-Star Game with foot and ankle injuries, but he is expected to play against the Hornets as he has a newfound energy with Luka Doncic on the team and he is anxious to form better chemistry with his new teammate. The Lakers have gone OVER the total by an average of 13.5 points their past three games. Take the OVER.