Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Preview
Planning on watching today’s Wizards and Hornets game? Catch the action at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, as the Hornets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on BSSE.
This Southeast division matchup has an over/under of 240.5 points, and the Hornets are favored to win at home vs. the Wizards. Check out BetCoco for Charlotte Hornets – Washington Wizards odds
Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Wizards are averaging 113 points per game, compared to the Hornets at 107. These figures have led to Washington posting a record of 2-1.
- Through their last ten road games, Washington has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 0-10 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Although Charlotte has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 112 points per game in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
- As the betting favorite, the Hornets have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Getting ready to face the Hornets, the Wizards hold an overall record of 1-5 and need a win to break their four game losing streak. In their six games, the Wizards have gone 0-5 against Eastern Conference teams and 1-0 in non-conference action.
Washington has an overall ATS record of 3-3 as they come into today’s game. On the road, the Wizards have an ATS record of 2-2, as opposed to a 1-1 record against the spread when playing at home.
The Wizards come in with an over/under record of 5-1-0 for the current season. The games they’ve played have an ongoing average of 263.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 231.5.
The Wizards recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 128 points against the 76ers. This output exceeded their season average of 117.2 points per game. Kyle Kuzma led the scoring for the Wizards, contributing 28 points. Additionally, Jordan Poole chipped in with 23 points.
At this time, the Wizards’ defense is positioned 30thth in the NBA, permitting 128.7 points per game. So far this season, the Wizards defense has been performing well, ranking 30thth in the NBA at 128.7 points allowed per contest.
So far this season, the Hornets have a record of just 2-4, as they look to pick up a win over the Wizards. Across six games, the Hornets have a 2-2 record when facing Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 0-2 record in non-conference games.
The Hornets are riding a two game ATS win streak and currently possess an overall ATS record of 3-3. The Hornets maintain an ATS record of 2-1 on the road, while they have a 1-2 record vs. the spread when playing at home.
In terms of their over/under record, the Hornets are 4-2-0 so far this season. The average points per game in their played games is 226.0, with an average over/under line of 231.5.
In their latest game, the Hornets offense put up 118 points against the Mavericks. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49.5% and made 8 threes. The top scorer for the Hornets was LaMelo Ball with 30 points, while Gordon Hayward also chipped in with 20 points.
Currently, the Hornets’ defense holds the 27thth rank in the NBA, allowing 121.7 points per game. Charlotte’s defense has been playing well, ranking 27thth in the NBA with 121.7 points allowed per game.
In spite of being 3 point underdogs, we anticipate the Wizards winning this one 106-104.
Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Tips
- We like the Wizards on the moneyline (+123)
- The Wizards are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Our NBA model projects 210 points, and we suggest taking the under
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Terry Rozier – Groin – Out
- Frank Ntilikina – Left Tibia – Out
- Miles Bridges – Suspension – Out
- Cody Martin – Knee – Out
- James Bouknight – Knee – Out
Washington Wizards Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
