Charlotte Hornets (7-19) vs. Washington Wizards (3-21)
December 19, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +3.5; Over/Under: +221.5
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The Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards meet Thursday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets Pick.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Bulls and 76ers, and they play the 76ers, Rockets, and Thunder next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.6 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 31.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 22 points and 5.2 rebounds. Miles Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Celtics and Cavs, and they play the Bucks, Thunder, and Knicks next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107.5 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 123.5 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.2 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 15.8 points and 1.9 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 7.9 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won 19 of the Wizards’ last 20 games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites following a home loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last six games as road favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last four games against the Hornets following a home loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.8) this season.
- Jordan Poole ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- LaMelo Ball ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.6) this season.
- Josh Green ranks T26th amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (123.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-15.8).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (42.9%).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.5).
Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Charlotte Hornets have won just two games on the road this season, so they’re not a team I’m running to back in the favorite role. However, the Wizards are easily the worst team in the league, as they don’t play defense, they don’t win, and they’re 8-15-1 ATS despite being big underdogs nightly. You rarely see the Wizards as this small of a dog, and I say take advantage while you can. The Washington Wizards are a joke of a team I want nothing to do with. That simple.
