Charlotte Hornets (7-22) vs. Washington Wizards (4-23)
December 26, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +2.5; Over/Under: +226.5
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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 Rockets and 76ers, and they play the Thunder, Bulls, and Pistons next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 106.4 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 47.1 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 30 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Brandon Miller is averaging 21.5 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 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Bucks and Thunder, and they play the Knicks, Bulls, and Pelicans next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107.4 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 122.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.2 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 15.8 points and 1.9 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won each of their last 12 home games against the Hornets following a loss.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last seven games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last 11 home games against the Hornets following a loss.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last seven games as road favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Wizards’ last six games at Capital One Arena following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The Washington Wizards are probably the worst team in the league, and their lack of defense is a disgrace. However, let’s not act like the Hornets are that far off and should be favored on the road against anybody. The Hornets are 2-11 SU on the road. The Wizards have seen 3 of their 4 wins come at home. The Wizards beat the Hornets last week as four-point underdogs. The Hornets have failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games. Cant lay chalk with the Hornets on the road. Give me the buckets with the Wizards at home.
