Today's NBA same-game parlay as the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers resume play after the weekend's All-Star festivities. The intrigue is higher than ever for Lakers games, as Luka Doncic is set to suit up for his first game without Lebron James in the lineup. This contest has the bad blood of the failed Mark Williams-Dalton Knecht trade hanging all over it.
My Hornets vs Lakers same-game parlay focuses on the skills of Austin Reaves and Josh Green:
Hornets vs Lakers Same-Game Parlay Today
Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers, 10:00 pm ET
| Prop | Odds |
| Austin Reaves 6+ Assists | -195 |
| Austin Reaves 20 + Points | -145 |
| Josh Green O6.5 Points | -120 |
| Hornets vs Lakers Same-Game Parlay | +323 |
Odds as of Feb 19 at Sportsbook
Austin Reaves 6+ Assists
With James unlikely to suit up for tonight's contest, Austin Reaves will see far more of the basketball. The undrafted Arkansas native has emerged as a certified playmaker in his fourth NBA season averaging 6.2 assist per game, and ranking in the 91st percentile in passer rating according to Crafted NBA.
Reaves has averaged 6.7 assists across his last 10 games, and will have far more opportunities without James in the lineup. Even if Lebron does suit up, the Oklahoma product has averaged an astounding 12.7 potential assists per contest over his last 10 games played.
Furthermore, Reaves has averaged a whopping 9.7 assists per game in three contests without Lebron this season. Bet on Austin to reach at least six for our Hornets vs Lakers same-game parlay.
Austin Reaves 20+ Points
Where there's smoke, there's fire, and as my friend Chris Walder points out, Reaves has been hot from deep lately. Moreover, he's averaged 29.7 points and 6.3 rebounds without Lebron in the lineup so far this season.
Austin Reaves this season:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) February 17, 2025
— 19.1 PPG (career-high)
— 4.4 RPG (career-high)
— 6.2 APG (career-high)
— 1.2 SPG (career-high) pic.twitter.com/wZQ9Vl0df3
The undrafted star is shooting a phenomenal 50% from the field in those games, on 19.3 attempts per night. James' injury will open up a ton of space and pace for the Lakers offense to go to work. With Luka still integrating himself in JJ Redick's scheme, the leader of LA's attack is Reaves.
Plus, Hornets star LaMelo Ball sports a 114.2 defensive rating this season. Reaves will have plenty of bucket getting opportunities tonight.
Josh Green OVER 6.5 Points
With Luka Doncic on the floor, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to do a lot of things well on the hardwood. Defending won't be their strength. In fact, if Lebron does fail to suit up tonight, the Lakers will likely aim to hide Doncic on Josh Green on the defensive end. That's a matchup we can take advantage of.
Green has averaged 10.3 points per game over his last 10, and has surpassed 6.5 points in seven of those contests. He launched 12 shots in the Hornets last game prior to the All-Star break, and will look to hit the ground running on Wednesday night. The Australian shooting guard is knocking down 40% of three-point attempts this season, and will have plenty of opportunities to launch against the Lakers. Back Green to surpass his 6.5 point player prop total to round out our Hornets vs Lakers same-game parlay.
