LA Clippers vs Hornets Prediction 15 November 2026
🏀 The Los Angeles Clippers will play the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA regular-season game. Both teams are going through a difficult spell, with plenty of recent losses. That makes home-court advantage hugely important in this game. The Hornets are unlikely to improve significantly in any aspect of their play. The Clippers have a good chance of winning.
Head-to-Head
📊 The teams last met in January, when the Los Angeles Clippers won 117:109. Across their last five head-to-head games, the California team have a 5:0 record.
Head-to-head statistics LA Clippers - Hornets
Los Angeles Clippers: three-pointers should start falling at home
It is hard to call the Clippers’ progress through the season a success so far. They have won just 27.3% of their games. However, they beat Oklahoma City the other day (113:112). The game was close until the final seconds, and the Clippers ultimately had luck on their side. Their strong three-point shooting was a major factor: they hit 39%. Their season average in that category is also impressive (38.2%). Perimeter play should perhaps be one of their main ways to put pressure on the Hornets. After all, even the hosts’ centres shoot from distance: Brook Lopez made 3 of 8 three-point attempts against the Thunder.
The Clippers do not look particularly strong in many key areas. But their low scoring average (112.3) is largely due to one of the slowest paces in the league (28th). Their efficiency from the perimeter is respectable. They are also doing quite well at the free-throw line (nearly 80% accuracy). Another strength is their high number of steals (9.6). And against the Hornets, who are still committing a great many turnovers, they may be able to break quickly and score easy points.
Match Results: Los Angeles Clippers
Charlotte Hornets: major offensive problems
Charlotte continue to play without two key backcourt players. Knueppel and Schroder are recovering from knee injuries. Without them, their playmaking leaves much to be desired. They average 19.5 turnovers, the worst mark in the league. That has also contributed to an unusually low scoring average of just 98.6 points per game. They are unlikely to have enough to put in a good performance away from home. They recently lost to Phoenix (96-101), with problems in virtually every aspect of their offence. This season, they have made 31.2% of their three-point attempts despite taking more shots from beyond the arc than any other team in the league (44.2).
Looking only at points conceded, Charlotte appear to be doing relatively well at 109.6, the eighth-best defensive mark. But their overall points balance paints a bleak picture. The team still have major problems playing together and rank last in the league for assists, averaging 21.8 per game. Against the Clippers, who may not be the most star-studded team but are at least well-coordinated, Charlotte do not appear to have much chance of success.
Match Results: Charlotte Hornets
First-quarter prediction
Charlotte Hornets have scored fewer than 27.5 points in the first quarter in eight of their last nine head-to-head games. They have averaged 23 first-quarter points in away games this season and 23.5 in their recent away games. We pick Charlotte Hornets First Quarter Team Total Points Under 27.5 at odds of 1.53*.
Prediction on the outcome
The Los Angeles Clippers have won 16 head-to-head games in a row. They have four home wins this season, while the Charlotte Hornets have one away win; the visitors have not won any of their recent away games. We pick the Los Angeles Clippers to win at odds of 1.8*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐ Editors’ Prediction
Bookmakers favour the home team in this game. The Los Angeles Clippers are capable of consistently putting together good offensive plays. Their ball movement is well organised, and their shooters are in good form. The same cannot be said of the Charlotte Hornets. Miller is only just returning, while Ride and White cannot provide their team with strong numbers from three-point range. As already noted, the venue will be a significant factor. The Los Angeles Clippers will be in good spirits, especially after their recent win. They could be more effective in the closing stages. Our editors therefore recommend backing a Los Angeles Clippers win.
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