Who's PlayingLos Angeles Clippers @ Charlotte HornetsCurrent Records: Los Angeles 27-20, Charlotte 12-32How To WatchWhen: Friday, January 31, 2025 at 7 p.m. ETWhere: Spectrum Center -- Charlotte, North CarolinaTV: FanDuel SN - CharlotteFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline Streaming:  Catch select NBA matches on Fubo (Try for free.

It's another night where the Charlotte Hornets will be shorthanded as center Mark Williams will miss his second straight game due to 'foot injury management.' T

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The Charlotte Hornets will host the Los Angeles Clippers in one of the first tips on the Friday NBA schedule. Charlotte is 12-32 overall and 8-16 at home, while Los Angeles is 27-20 overall and 10-12 on the road.

The LA Clippers head to Spectrum Center to face the Charlotte Hornets in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are 26-20, which puts the team in sixth place in the Western Conference. The Hornets are 12-31, which puts the team in 14th place in the Eastern Conference.

The Hornets scoring production has hit a snag without LaMelo Ball on the floor. Our expert NBA predictions expect that trend to continue tonight at home against the Clippers.

The Clippers are locked in a battle with the Lakers for the top spot in the Pacific Division. LeBron and co. currently hold a slim ½ game lead in the race. The Clippers have won three of their last four overall.

Analyzing Friday’s LA Clippers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers are hitting the third stop on their multi-game road trip and Friday's opponents are the Charlotte Hornets. Friday night's game is the first meeting of the regular season between these two teams.