The Charlotte Hornets (16-31) and Washington Wizards (15-31) square off at Capital One Arena at 7 p.m. ET Thursday. We analyze the Hornets-Wizards odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Hornets at Wizards: Key injuries
Wizards
- PF Rui Hachimura (groin) out
- SG Jordan McRae (ankle) out
- SG Garrison Mathews (ankle) out
- C Moritz Wagner (ankle) out
- PG John Wall (Achilles) out
Hornets at Wizards: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Wizards 120, Hornets 112
Moneyline (ML)
The WIZARDS (-182) and Hornets (+150) have struggled mightily this season, as things haven’t exactly gone according to plan. They’re separated by a half-game in the standings and are actually still just 4.5 or 5 games out of the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. These are the kind of games each side needs to win to stay in the picture, and it looks good for the home side. The Wizards are 9-11 straight up at home, while the Hornets are 8-16 SU on the road.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The WIZARDS (-4.5, -106) have connected in four of their past five games at home, but more importantly, they’re 7-2 ATS in the past nine meetings against the Hornets (+4.5, -115) in D.C.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 225.5 (-129) is the best bet, as the Hornets are allowing 110.2 points per game (PPG) this season, and their defensive field-goal percentage (47.9) ranks 28th in the NBA. The Wizards rank fifth in the NBA in scoring offense (115.6 PPG) while ranking 11th in field-goal percentage (46.3) and eighth in 3-point percentage (36.6). They’re also a dismal 30th in the NBA in points allowed (121.3 PPG) and field-goal percentage (49.2).
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