The Charlotte Hornets will host the Los Angeles Clippers in one of the first tips on the Friday NBA schedule. Charlotte is 12-32 overall and 8-16 at home, while Los Angeles is 27-20 overall and 10-12 on the road.

It's another night where the Charlotte Hornets will be shorthanded as center Mark Williams will miss his second straight game due to 'foot injury management.' T

The Hornets scoring production has hit a snag without LaMelo Ball on the floor. Our expert NBA predictions expect that trend to continue tonight at home against the Clippers.