Bodog Beat

When the L.A. Lakers take the court tonight, their biggest opponent could be themselves as they try to avoid a letdown after dumping the Spurs on Sunday. (Wikimedia Images)

While a win over the Charlotte Bobcats won't have nearly the same impact, the 11.5-point favored Lakers would still like to improve upon a frustrating record against that perennially struggling franchise.
The win over San Antonio was Los Angeles' fourth straight overall and improved them to 23-3 at Staples Center. A six-game road trip will follow their game against the underdog Bobcats.

Los Angeles has split eight all-time meetings with Charlotte and has dropped four of the last five, including the past two at Staples Center.

The Bobcats come in with some confidence after winning five of their last seven and are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings with the Lakers.

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