<p>The Charlotte Hornets are set to take on the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on January 12, 2026, with the game starting at 10:30 PM. This marks the beginning of the NBA Regular Season. Fans can catch the game on FDSS.</p> <p>The Hornets, led by Head Coach Charles Lee, come into this game with a record of 14-25. They are 12th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Southeast Division. The Clippers, coached by Tyronn Lue, hold a 15-23 record. They are 11th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Pacific Division.</p> <h2>Hornets vs Clippers Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NBA</li><li>Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Clippers</li><li>Venue: Intuit Dome</li><li>Date: January 12, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Clippers -4.5, Hornets +4.5</li></ul> <h2>Charlotte Hornets Team Preview</h2> <p>The Charlotte Hornets have a mixed record in recent games. They secured a strong win against the Utah Jazz with a score of 150-95. However, they faced narrow losses to the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors, losing by just two and one points, respectively.</p> <p>Offensively, the Hornets rank 15th in points per game, averaging 116.3. They are effective from beyond the arc, making 15.4 three-pointers per game, which ranks third in the league. Their shooting from the free-throw line is solid, with an 81.2% success rate.</p> <p>Defensively, the Hornets struggle a bit, allowing 116.6 points per game. They do well in steals, ranking second with 6.9 per game. Despite their defensive challenges, they are strong on the boards, ranking second in rebounds allowed per game at 40.2.</p> <h2>Los Angeles Clippers Team Preview</h2> <p>The Los Angeles Clippers have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured wins against the Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets. However, they fell short in their game against the New York Knicks.</p> <p>Offensively, the Clippers have some challenges. They rank 27th in points per game and 30th in field goal attempts. Yet, they excel in free throw shooting with the highest percentage in the league at 84.0%.</p> <p>The team relies on key players like Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Leonard averages 27.8 points and has a 49.8% field goal percentage. Meanwhile, Harden contributes with 25.6 points per game and leads in assists with 7.9 per game.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Clippers are favored by 4.5 points against the Hornets. The Clippers score 111.9 points per game, while the Hornets allow 116.6 points per game. With the Clippers' solid defense allowing 113.6 points per game, they should cover the spread. Pick: Clippers -4.5.</p> <p>The total for this game is set at 223.5 points. The Hornets score 116.3 points per game, and the Clippers allow 113.6 points per game. With both teams having defensive weaknesses, the total could surpass 223.5 points. Pick: Over 223.5.</p>

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