The Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards meet Thursday in NBA preseason action at the Capital One Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Hornets look for a win after losing their opener to the Heat on Tuesday. The Hornets have lost 9 straight preseason games. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 109 points on 38.7 percent shooting and allowing 113 points on 41.3 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 17 points and 2 rebounds, while Gordon Hayward is averaging 15 points and 3 rebounds. Terry Rozier is the third double-digit scorer and J.T. Thor is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 26.3 percent from beyond the arc and 81.8 percent from the free throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 52 rebounds per game.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Wizards look for another win after smoking the boots of Cairns. The Wizards have lost 7 of their last 9 preseason games. The Washington Wizards are averaging 145 points on 58.6 percent shooting and allowing 82 points on 32.6 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 22 points and 4 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 18 points and 2 assists. Eugene Omoruyi is the third double-digit scorer, and Daniel Gafford is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 45.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.4 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 20 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.

Randy’s Pick

The Hornets blew the lead late against the Heat and can’t be feeling great after such a collapse in the fourth quarter. The Hornets have lost 9 straight preseason games. The Wizards didn’t play an NBA team in their preseason debut, but they shot nearly 60 percent from the field, and such an effort can only build confidence heading into this spot. The Wizards have a handful of hoopers who can thrive in spots like this where guys aren’t playing with 100 percent effort. Near pick em spot. Give me the Wizards at home.