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Los Angeles at Charlotte

December 15, 2018
img7:05 PM Eastern
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This is a long trek for the Lakers, 3,000 miles from home. It's their second straight road contest, off a 126-111 defeat at Houston. Los Angeles has a losing road record because of a suspect defense, #20 in points allowed, while the offense is last in free throw shooting. Los Angeles starting forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) will miss his fifth straight game. Charlotte is Top 10 in the NBA in scoring and defensively at defending the three-pointer. Charlotte plays its third straight home game of a five-game homestand, 10-6 straight up at home. Back the home dog to win the game. Play Charlotte on the moneyline.

1 unit on Charlotte +115 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.15)
Result:
LOSS
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32
25
40
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128
Charlotte Hornets
22
28
17
33
100
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