Max Christie Points Prop is currently Over/Under 4.5 (-115/-115).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Max Christie has converted 68.6% of his field goals over the last 5 games, 25.5% higher than he's sunk over the course of the season.
Max Christie has successfully made 56.0% of his 3-point shots over the last 15 games, 17.5% higher than he's sunk overall this season.
In terms of scoring, the Los Angeles Lakers's superb 124.3 points per game rates 2nd-best in the league over the last 10 games.
The Lakers have played at the quickest pace in the league over the last 20 games.
The matchup vs. the Charlotte Hornets may be a difficult one for getting to the foul line; their opposition has attempted a measly 21.4 free throws per game over the last 25 games (10th-least in the league).
Favors Under
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to experience a decrease in plays in this contest from facing the 3rd-most lethargic pace home team in the NBA over the last 20 games (the Hornets).
Offensive rebounds retain possession and generate additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 1stworst in in the NBA with a mere 8.4 offensive boards per game this year.
Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, opposing teams have come down with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game (7th-highest in the league) vs. the Hornets (lengthening possessions that can generate more chances for offense).
Max Christie will not have the benefit of the home court advantage in this game. Playing on the road generally decreases player performance for all stats.