LA Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 11/22/25, 9:27 AM  by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks

The Charlotte Hornets meet the LA Clippers on Saturday, with both teams entering the matchup at 4–11. Charlotte has had a rough start, losing seven straight and dropping nine of ten after an opening-night win over Brooklyn. They've shown occasional offensive bursts—136 points against Brooklyn and 139 at Washington—but their defense has repeatedly collapsed, giving up well over 120 in several outings. Recent results highlight their inconsistency: a close loss at OKC followed by a disappointing defeat to struggling Toronto. Overall, the Hornets' form is poor, and they arrive at this matchup still searching for stability.

The Clippers have been similarly uneven. Their mid-November road trip produced several losses but did include a double-overtime win at Dallas. At home, they've posted convincing victories against Portland and New Orleans, yet they've also suffered blowout defeats at Phoenix and let tight games slip away versus Atlanta and Miami. Turnovers and streaky shooting have plagued them despite their star power.

Los Angeles continues to lean heavily on James Harden, who is averaging roughly 26 points and 8 assists while driving most of the offense. Paul George has provided scoring support when available, and Kawhi Leonard—limited to six games—has still shown his ability to deliver around 24 points. Ivica Zubac remains a force on the glass, regularly posting double-digit rebounds and adding reliable scoring inside. Even with this talent, the Clippers often play to their competition, though they have steadied slightly by winning two of their last four.