The Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards look to snap a 4-game losing streak. The Washington Wizards have lost all 4 road games this season. The Washington Wizards are averaging 117.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 128.7 points on 51.7 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 23.7 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 18.5 points and 3.7 assists. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer, and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.9 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 39.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.8 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Team Facts
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 10 road games.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as an away underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Each of the Wizards’ last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview
The Charlotte Hornets need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Charlotte Hornets have lost 2 of their last 3 home games. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 116.3 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 121.7 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Terry Rozier is averaging 22 points and 4 rebounds, while PJ Washington is averaging 18.5 points and 5 rebounds. Gordon Hayward is the third double-digit scorer and LaMelo Ball is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 30.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 38.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Charlotte Hornets Team Facts
- The Hornets have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Wizards following a road loss.
- Each of the Hornets’ last seven games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Randy’s Pick
The Washington Wizards are an unserious team that hasn’t played a lick of defense up to this point. The Wizards are dead last in points allowed and field goal percentage allowed. The Charlotte Hornets have their problems as well, but they’re at home and have offensive firepower to add to those Wizards defensive issues. You could argue this line should be steeper than what it is. Give me the Hornets.
