Los Angeles at Charlotte

The Charlotte Bobcats put together the worst season in NBA history last year, and they opened this season like a team that had left that season in the rearview mirror. The Bobcats started at 7-5 in their first 12 games, but have now begun to duplicate last season's futility at just 4-32 in their last 36. The Lakers are in desperation mode, fighting for their playoffs lives. After a dismal showing in Boston last night, I think that the Bobcats are in trouble here. The Lakers have shown that this season as they are 4-1 ATS in their last five after a 10+ point loss. The Bobcats get fewer points at home and it shows, as they are a disheartening 16-39 ATS in their last 55 home games. Take the Lakers.