In one of the many compelling matchups on the NBA slate today, the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers take the floor at Crypto.com Arena.

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NBA Spread and Total Picks – February 19

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets

• Spread: Lakers -12.5
• Spread Pick: Lakers (Projected to win by 12.2 points)
• Total: 226.5 points
• Total Pick: Over (221.9 total projected points)
• Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
• Game Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV Channel: SportsNet LA and FDSSE
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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