Analyzing Monday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Hornets have also had some trouble defending inside the arc, where they allow opponents to shoot the ninth-highest 2-point percentage in the league (55.4%) and are prone to putting opponents on the line — allowing the 10th-most free throws per game (17.7).

SportsLine's model has simulated the Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Saturday

The game was highlighted by stellar performances from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, both of whom played pivotal roles in ensuring the Lakers came out on top. Davis, who has been a consistent force for the Lakers this season,

The NBA follows a penalty points system that makes this ruling significant, even after the game's completion. A Flagrant 1, which Looney was assessed, is worth one penalty point. After five penalty points, a player receives a one-game suspension ( h/t Yahoo! Sports ).

The Golden State Warriors fell to a 118-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Jan. 25. Steve Kerr's roster went in at halftime just one point behind their conference foes. Unfortunately, an uncharacteristically disastrous second-half showing from Stephen Curry put the Warriors on the back foot.