Clippers vs Hornets Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

The Friday NBA schedule will tip off with a matchup between the LA Clippers and the Charlotte Hornets from the Spectrum Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Clippers (27-20) have won seven of their previous ten games and are tied with Los Angeles for fifth place in the Western Conference standings. On Wednesday, LA outscored San Antonio by ten points over the final 12 minutes to earn a 128-116 road victory. 

Norman Powell and Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 27 points apiece on a combined 20-for-34 shooting performance. LA C Ivica Zubac contributed 21 points and 22 rebounds. James Harden added 21 points and 11 assists for the Clippers, who improved to 10-12 on the road. 

The Charlotte Hornets have dropped 16 of their first 24 home games and own the second worst overall record in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets (12-32) rank near the bottom of the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring a measly 107 points per contest. On Wednesday, Charlotte trailed by 16 points at halftime and shot a frigid 34 percent from the field during a 104-83 home loss versus Brooklyn. 

Charlotte F Miles Bridges tallied a game-high 23 points on 8-for-21 shooting and grabbed 13 rebounds. Vasilije Micic added 15 points (5-10 FG), seven rebounds, and six assists. Moussa Diabate scored 13 points in 27 minutes off the bench for the Hornets.

Charlotte C Mark Williams (foot) did not suit up for Wednesday’s loss and is listed as questionable for this game. These two teams rank in the bottom half of the league in offensive efficiency, so the under is worth a look. Take the Hornets to keep things closer than expected and cover this number. Final Score Prediction, LA Clippers win 110-104.