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Washington Wizards (7-41) vs. Charlotte Hornets (12-34)
February 3, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Charlotte Hornets -4; Over/Under: 217.5
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The Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Wizards Pick.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards lost to the Lakers, beat the Timberwolves, and they play the Nets, Cavs, and Hawks next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 121.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.7 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 15 points and 2.5 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.


Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Clippers and Nuggets, and they play the Bucks, Spurs, and Pistons next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.9 points on 43 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.6 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28.2 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 19.4 points and 7.7 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

  • The Wizards have lost 21 of their last 22 road games.
  • The home team has won each of the last four games between the Wizards and Hornets.
  • The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Hornets have covered the spread in four of their last five games following a home loss.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

  • The Hornets have lost each of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
  • The underdogs have won three of the Wizards’ last four games at Spectrum Center.
  • The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Wizards’ last four games at Spectrum Center.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Hornets rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (60.9%).
  • The Hornets rank 30th for points in the paint (1986) this season.
  • The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.7).
  • The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.3).

Hornets vs Wizards Injury Report

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury. Mark Williams will be out with a foot injury. LaMelo Ball will be out with an ankle injury.

The Washington Wizards will be without Marvin Bagley III, Alex Sarr, and Saddiq Bey.

Hornets vs Wizards Prediction

We know the Washington Wizards are terrible, but what have the Hornets done to be favored against anybody? The Hornets have lost four straight games and six of their last seven overall. The Hornets are still without their two best players Miller and Ball. Favorites where? The Wizards are arguably the worst team in the league, but at least they’re healthier, and they’re coming off a massive upset win over the Timberwolves. Also, the Wizards have beaten the Hornets twice this season and have won three straight games against them overall. I don’t understand this line. It’s Wizards or pass for me.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Washington Wizards +4

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Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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