Charlotte at Los Angeles

Charlotte is 3,000 miles from home and at the end of a four game trip. It's also their 12th road game over the last 16 contests. Charlotte has dropped two in a row, 102-73 and 109-91, and are looking road weary. Injury issues are mounting for the Hornets with the backcourt the latest area of the roster to get hit hard. Al Jefferson is down following knee surgery, while Jeremy Lamb (toe) has missed four games, and Jeremy Lin (ankle) sat out Friday and is day-to-day. Nicolas Batum (toe) has returned after missing seven games this month, but is still hobbled and managed just three points on 1-of-11 shooting on Friday. The Hornets opened as a road favorite, but are 6-17 away from home, plus a 4-10 ATS run on the road. The Lakers are home and rested with Kobe Bryant playing Sunday after sitting out Friday's game. The underdog is 18-3 ATS in the last 21 meetings, so grab the home dog against the beat up visitors. Play the Los Angeles Lakers.