The L.A. Clippers visit the Charlotte Hornets for a cross-conference NBA matchup at 7 p.m. ET on Monday. The Clippers are favored by 4.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 216.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows the Clippers are fantastic on defense. L.A. is allowing only 1.09 points per possession, with top-five marks in field goal percentage allowed and free throw attempts allowed this season. The Clippers are also holding opponents to only 34.3% shooting from 3-point range and 47.9 points in the paint per game. The model also knows the Hornets lead the NBA in fast break points allowed with only 9.8 per game. Charlotte is also in the top ten of the league in 3-point accuracy allowed (33.7%), turnovers created (15.9 per game) and steals (7.6 per game).

Now, it has set its sights on Clippers vs. Hornets. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 70% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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