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Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Charlotte Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (17-53) wrap up a 4-game road trip on Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers (43-27). Tip-off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Cavaliers won 3-1 in 2022-23

The Hornets have dropped 4 straight games, while also going 0-4 against the spread (ATS). The Charlotte offense has dried up, scoring 98 or fewer points in each of the outings, cashing the Under in 3 of those contests.

The Cavaliers welcomed F Evan Mobley (ankle) back to the lineup Sunday in Miami after a 19-day absence. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the Cavs were humbled 121-84 by the Heat as 3.5-point underdogs as the Over (203) cashed. The Cavs offense has scored 108 or fewer points in 5 consecutive outings.

Hornets at Cavaliers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +520 (bet $100 to win $520) | Cavaliers -720 (bet $720 to win $100)
Against the spread: Hornets +12 (-108) | Cavaliers -12 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 205 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets at Cavaliers key injuries

Hornets

F JT Thor (shoulder) probable

Cavaliers

F Donovan Mitchell (nose) out
G Max Strus (knee) out
F Dean Wade (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 106, Hornets 95

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-720) will set you back more than 7 times your potential return, and that’s obviously way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. It’s especially risky since the Cavs are playing on no rest after getting pounded in Miami Sunday night. The Cavaliers’ charter flight returned back into Cleveland at 12:31 a.m. ET, so it was a late night for the home side.

PASS.

Against the spread

The HORNETS +12 (-108) are worth a roll of the dice as double-digit underdogs in the front end of this home-and-home set.

The Cavaliers -12 (-112) are just 4-8 ATS this season when playing on no rest. Cleveland has also failed to cover the past 3 games, while going 1-5 ATS in the past 6 when favored by 8.5 or more points.

While Charlotte has also struggled against the number lately, it won April 9 in Cleveland as a 6.5-point underdog, and it is 2-0-1 ATS in the past 3 trips to Northeast Ohio.

Over/Under

UNDER 205 (-110) is worth a look in the front end of the home-and-home set.

Charlotte has scored 100 or fewer points in 7 of the past 9 games, and the Under is on a 14-4 run across the past 18 outings. The Over cashed last time out on Saturday in Atlanta, and the Hornets haven’t had consecutive Over results since Feb. 5-7.

Cleveland has alternated Over and Under results in the past 7 outings. Poor defense has been the reason for the Over results lately, as the Cavs have produced 113 or fewer points in 5 straight games, and 12 of the previous 13 contest.

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Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (17-52) make the 3rd stop on a 4-game road trip against the Atlanta Hawks (30-39) Saturday night. Tip-off at State Farm Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Hornets lead 2-0

The Hornets have dropped the past 3 outings while also failing to cover in those games. The Under has hit in each of the setbacks, too, as the offense has cobbled together just 95.3 points per game in the span, going for 98 or fewer in each contest. The Under is 14-3 in the past 17 games dating back to Feb. 12, too.

The Hawks ended up with just a single win in a 5-game road trip, going 1-4 against the spread (ATS). At home, Atlanta is 3-1 straight up/ATS in the past 4 games while cashing the Under in each of those outings.

Charlotte has covered both meetings against the Hawks, including a 122-99 blowout Feb. 14 as a 7-point underdog. The Under has also cashed in both outings this season.

Hornets at Hawks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Hawks -430 (bet $430 to win $100)
Against the spread: Hornets +9 (-110) | Hawks -9 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets at Hawks key injuries

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
G Bryce McGowens (knee) out

Hawks

F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
G Kobe Bufkin (toe) out
F Jalen Johnson (ankle) out
C Onyeka Okongwu (toe) doubtful
G Trae Young (finger) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Hawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Hawks 108, Hornets 101

Moneyline

The Hawks (-430) will cost you more than 4 times your potential return, and that’s an insane risk given the fact Atlanta has won just once in the past 5 games, and it has been tripped up by the Hornets (+340) in each of the 1st 2 meetings this season.

Still, Charlotte cannot be trusted, as this team has managed a dismal 8-28 record on the road.

PASS.

Against the spread

The HORNETS +9 (-110) are worth playing lightly as the underdogs.

Again, Charlotte has won the 1st 2 meetings this season, both taking place at Spectrum Center in the Queen City.

The Hawks -9 (-110) cannot be trusted laying such a big number, especially considering Atlanta is just 1-5 ATS in the past 6 games. While the Hawks have been decent at home lately, as a favorite of 6.5 or more points, Atlanta is just 2-7 ATS in the past 9 instances.

Over/Under

UNDER 214.5 (-110) is the play in this Southeast Division battle.

While the Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games for the Hawks, the total has gone low in 10 of the past 15 games, including a perfect 5-0 in the past 5 outings at home.

For the Hornets, the Under is 3-0 in the past 3 games while going 7-2 in the past 9 outings and cashing at a 14-3 pace in the past 17 contests.

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Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Charlotte Hornets at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (17-51) and Orlando Magic (40-28) meet Tuesday. Tip-off from Kia Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Magic lead 2-0

The Hornets have lost 2 in a row and are 2-9 in their last 11 games. They last played Saturday, a 109-98 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers as 10.5-point underdogs. Charlotte is in 13th place in the conference, 13 games out of the No. 10 seed for a play-in spot.

The Magic have won 3 straight games and 8 of their last 10. They are in 5th place in the Eastern Conference, just 1 game behind the New York Knicks for the No. 4 seed (and home court in the 1st round). They are coming off a 111-96 home win over the Toronto Raptors Sunday, covering the 11-point spread as favorites.

Hornets at Magic odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +575 (bet $100 to win $575) | Magic -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +12.5 (-110) | Magic -12.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 203.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Hornets at Magic key injuries

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
G Tre Mann (illness) questionable
G Bryce McGowens (knee) out

Magic

None

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Hornets at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 113, Hornets 99

Moneyline

Orlando (-900) is great at home this season at 23-9 and has won 6 of its last 7 games at Kia Center.

The Hornets are 8-27 on the road this season and have lost 5 of their last 6 away games.

The Magic have beaten the Hornets in 4 straight meetings.

Add in the fact that the Hornets are banged up and the Magic are healthy, you should definitely not bet the Hornets for the upset.

But at -900 to bet the Magic, that isn’t worth the action.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Magic have beaten the Hornets by 12 and 13 points this season. They are 45-23 ATS this season and are a league-leading 15-3 ATS as home favorites.

Meanwhile, the Hornets are 12-22 ATS as road dogs, the 2nd-worst mark in the league.

BET MAGIC -12.5 (-110).

Over/Under

In 2 meetings this season, the totals were 247 and 190 points.

The Hornets have not reached 100 points in 3 of their last 4 games, but the Magic have averaged 112.7 points over their last 3 and are allowing an average of 103.8 points per game.

BET OVER 203.5 (-105).

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Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Charlotte Hornets at Philadelphia 76ers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (17-50) open a 4-game road trip against the Philadelphia 76ers (36-30) Saturday at Wells Fargo Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: 76ers lead 3-0; Hornets have covered 2 of the 3 meetings, including a 121-114 loss in Philadelphia March 1 as a 12-point underdog as the Over (212.5) cashed.

The Hornets suffered a 107-96 loss Friday in Charlotte, failing to cover as a 10.5-point underdog at most shops. The Under (220.5) cashed, and the total has now gone low in 12 of the past 15 outings.

The 76ers have dropped 5 of the past 6 games, while going 1-4-1 against the spread (ATS). The Under is on a 3-0-1 run in the past 4 outings, while cashing at a 9-3-1 clip in the previous 13 contests.

Philadelphia has won 5 in a row in the series, while going 8-2 straight up (SU) in the previous 10 meetings. The 76ers hold a slight 4-3 ATS edge in the past 7, with the Under going 3-1 in the previous 4 meetings.

Hornets at 76ers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +410 (bet $100 to win $410) | 76ers -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
Against the spread: Hornets +10.5 (-110) | 76ers -10.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 209 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Hornets at 76ers key injuries

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) questionable
G Seth Curry (ankle) out
G Cody Martin (ankle) out
G Bryce McGowens (knee) questionable
C Mark Williams (back) out

76ers

F Robert Covington (knee) out
C Joel Embiid (knee) out
F Tobias Harris (ankle) questionable
G De’Anthony Melton (back) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

76ers 105, Hornets 101

Moneyline

The 76ers (-550) will cost you 5 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk for not nearly enough reward. Philadelphia’s offense has been awful lately, going for 109 or fewer points in 6 straight games, while posting a dismal 79 points in 2 of the past 3 games. Philly simply cannot be trusted.

However, the Hornets (+410) cannot be trusted, either, as they’re playing on zero rest after getting dropped by the Suns in Charlotte Friday night.

PASS.

Against the spread

The HORNETS +10.5 (-110) are the play catching double digits.

The 76ers -10.5 (-110) are just 1-4-1 ATS in the past 6 games and are 0-4 ATS in the past 4 tries as a favorite. Philly has failed to cover in the previous 4 times as a double-digit favorite, too.

Charlotte has managed a dismal 2-4 ATS in the past 6 games, but it is a respectable 3-2 ATS in the past 5 road contests, including its most recent trip to Philly March 1.

Over/Under

UNDER 209 (-112) is the best play on the board, even with this low number.

The Hornets have scored 100 or fewer points in 4 of the past 6 games, and the Under is 5-2 in the past 7 outings, and 12-3 in the previous 15 contests.

For the Sixers, they’ve cashed the Under at a 3-0-1 clip in the past 4 games, going for 95 or fewer points scored in 3 of those outings.

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Phoenix Suns at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Phoenix Suns at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Phoenix Suns (38-28) take on the Charlotte Hornets (17-49) Friday with tip-off from Spectrum Center set for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Suns lead 1-0 after 133-119 home win on Dec. 29

The Suns are on the 2nd game of a back-to-back after the Boston Celtics eclipsed them 127-112 Thursday night. Four Phoenix players had 20-plus points — G Devin Booker (23), G Bradley Beal (22), F Grayson Allen (20) and F Kevin Durant (20) — but they couldn’t contain the freight train from Boston.

The Hornets have won 2 of 3 after putting down the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday 110-98 to cover as 5.5-point favorites. Charlotte is 5-5 ATS over its last 10 games. F Miles Bridges had 27 points, 6 boards and 6 dimes while going 3-for-7 from downtown. G Vasilije Micic also had a season-high 25 as he has been in double figures for 7 straight games.

Suns at Hornets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:08 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Suns -500 (bet $500 to win $100) | Hornets +360 (bet $100 to win $360)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns -9.5 (-115) | Hornets +9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Suns at Hornets key injuries

Suns

G Eric Gordon (knee) out
G Josh Okogie (abdomen) out

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
G Seth Curry (ankle) out
G Cody Martin (ankle) out
G Bryce McGowens (knee) out
C Mark Williams (back) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Suns at Hornets and predictions

Prediction

Suns 119, Hornets 100

Moneyline

Even on a back-to-back, there’s no way the Suns should drop this game. There’s also no way we’re paying the -500 moneyline.

PASS

Player props weren’t available at press time, likely because Phoenix is a veteran team on the tail end of a back-to-back. If one pops up for Micic at 11 or 12 points, I’d jump on that. He has hit double figures in 7 straight, and he has 12+ points in 6 of those.

Against the spread

There’s a chance this spread comes down a bit if the Suns opt to rest someone in the back-to-back. I wouldn’t want to lay more than the 9 1/2 we’re giving up here, though, so keep that in mind.

The Suns have won 6 straight meetings, and the last 5 were by 10+.

Take the SUNS -9.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Hornets play no defense, and the total really boils down to how much the Suns want to score. They are just 2-8 O/U over the last 10, and Charlotte is 3-7. I’m going to LEAN OVER 217.5 (-105), but go easy here.

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Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (16-48) visit the Detroit Pistons (10-53) on Monday night. Tip from Little Caesars Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pistons lead 2-0

Charlotte snapped a 6-game losing streak on Saturday with a 110-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets to cover as a 6-point home underdog. F Miles Bridges led 3 players posting double-doubles, scoring a team-high 24 points and 10 rebounds while C Nick Richards had 15 points and 11 rebounds and G Vasilije Micic had 12 points and 10 assists. The Hornets shot 54.3% from the field.

Detroit fell 142-124 on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks while failing to cover as an 8.5-point home underdog. G Cade Cunningham just missed a triple-double with a team-high 33 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds. C James Wiseman also had a double-double (17 points, 12 rebounds) while the Pistons shot 45.5% from the field in the loss.

Hornets at Pistons odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:43 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Pistons -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +3.5 (-110) | Pistons -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Hornets at Pistons key injuries

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
G Seth Curry (ankle) out
G Tre Mann (groin) doubtful
F Cody Martin (ankle) out
G Bryce McGowens (knee) out
C Mark Williams (back) out

Pistons

G Quentin Grimes (knee) probable

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Hornets at Pistons picks and predictions

Prediction

Pistons 111, Hornets 101

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Detroit (-160) spread.

Against the spread

BET PISTONS -3.5 (-110).

While neither the Hornets or Pistons have played well recently, the Pistons have covered in 2 of their last 3. They have also scored more points in each of their last 2 games than the Hornets have scored in their last 10. With Charlotte dealing with an array of lingering injuries, expect the Pistons, who have won and covered in the 2 previous meetings this season, to do the same again on Monday night.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 217.5 (-115).

The Hornets have hit the Under in 8 of their last 10 Overall including 6 of their last 7. They have scored 110 or fewer points and allowed 112 or fewer in each of their last 4 games and in 8 of their last 10.

Detroit has hit the Under in 7 of its last 10 and has scored 111 or fewer in 7 of its last 10 while allowing 113 or fewer in 6 of its last 8.

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Brooklyn Nets at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Brooklyn Nets at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Brooklyn Nets (25-38) visit the Charlotte Hornets (15-48) Saturday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

Brooklyn was handed a 118-112 loss by the Detroit Pistons Thursday while failing to cover as a 2.5-point road favorite. G Dennis Schroder and G Lonnie Walker IV combined for 52 points, but the Nets lost the rebounding battle 28-50. The Nets have lost 2 of their last 3 games.

Charlotte suffered a 112-100 loss vs. the Washington Wizards Friday while failing to cover as a 2.5-point road underdog. The Hornets hit only 9 of 42 (21.4%) from deep and scored just 16 points in the 1st quarter. Charlotte has lost 6 consecutive games and is 0-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last 2 contests.

These teams have each covered once in 2 meetings this season, and the Over has gone 2-0. The Hornets covered as 9.5-point underdogs in a 129-128 win at Brooklyn in the most recent meeting Nov. 30 as the Over (223.5) hit. G Terry Rozier, who is now with the Miami Heat, scored a game-high 37 points for Charlotte.

Nets at Hornets odds

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Moneyline (ML): Nets -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Hornets +198 (bet $100 to win $198)
Against the spread (ATS): Nets -6 (-114) | Hornets +6 (-106)
Over/Under (O/U): 208 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Nets at Hornets key injuries

Nets

F Cameron Johnson (ankle) out
C Day’Ron Sharpe (wrist) probable
G Ben Simmons (back) out
G Cam Thomas (ankle) probable

Hornets

(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
G Seth Curry (ankle) out
G Tre Mann (groin) out
G Cody Martin (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nets at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nets 108, Hornets 99

Moneyline

PASS.

Brooklyn (-240) should pick up the win, but the Nets are favored just slightly too heavily for me to advise betting on. Bet on the spread and/or O/U instead.

Against the spread

LEAN NETS -6 (-114).

Brooklyn has covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 matchups with the Hornets and is 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Charlotte. The Nets have also been the slightly better team ATS this season at 28-32-3, while Charlotte is 25-38.

This is a very slight lean because both teams have been bad ATS this season and neither team has been hot ATS lately, but Charlotte’s injuries make this bet more favorable for Brooklyn.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 208 (-112).

The Under has hit in 3 consecutive games for Charlotte and is 9-1 in the Hornets’ last 10. For Brooklyn, the Under is 5-1 in its last 6 road games. The Under has been safer for both teams this season, going 34-29 for Charlotte and 33-29-1 for Brooklyn.

The Under has also hit in 2 of the last 3 Nets-Hornets matchups in Charlotte.

Be warned that the O/U battles in recent Brooklyn-Charlotte matchups have been very even.

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Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Charlotte Hornets (15-47) and Washington Wizards (9-53) meet Friday as tip-off from Capital One Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Charlotte leads 2-1, winning the last 2 meetings

Charlotte lost 101-89 to the Orlando Magic Tuesday, failing to cover as an 8.5-point home underdog. Due to injuries, the Hornets only played 8 players in the loss and 4 of them scored in double figures, led by G Vasilije Micic’s 21 points. Charlotte turned the ball over 19 times and lost the rebounding battle 41-31. The Hornets are 0-5 in their last 5 games.

Washington is spiraling and enters on a 16-game skid. The Wizards also recently lost to the Magic, falling at home 119-109 Wednesday as 7-point underdogs. Each of the Wizards’ 5 starters finished with a negative +/- and their leading scorer was G Jordan Poole (26 points) off the bench.

Hornets at Wizards odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +126 (bet $100 to win $126) | Wizards -148 (bet $148 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +3 (-110) | Wizards -3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 226 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Hornets at Wizards key injuries

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
G Seth Curry (ankle) out
G Tre Mann (groin) questionable
G Cody Martin (ankle) out

Wizards

C Marvin Bagley III (back) out
G Landry Shamet (calf) questionable

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Hornets at Wizards picks and predictions

Prediction

Wizards 113, Hornets 109

Moneyline

LEAN WIZARDS (-148).

Charlotte is a very injured team. The multitude of injuries means that guys who normally don’t play are now starters, and that won’t be enough to beat the Wizards.

This is Washington’s best shot to end its current losing skid. The Wizards are 3-1 in its last 4 home games vs. the Hornets.

Expect the Wizards to capitalize, but this is a risky bet. Washington is cold and recent matchups between these squads have been even as they’ve split the last 10 meetings at 5-5.

Against the spread

PASS.

I like the Wizards to pick up the win and cover as 3-point favorites, but they have failed to cover in their last 3 games and are 28-32-2 ATS this season. That’s why I prefer the Washington moneyline.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 226 (-108).

The Under has hit in back-to-back games for the Hornets and is 9-2 in their last 11 games.

For Washington, the Under is 9-2 in its last 11 home games, including 4-1 in the last 5 at home. The Under also hit in the last Charlotte-Washington matchup and is 2-1 in the last 3 head-to-head meetings in Washington.

Be aware though that the Over is 7-3 in Washington’s last 10 games overall.

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Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Orlando Magic at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Orlando Magic (35-26) visit the Charlotte Hornets (15-46) Tuesday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Magic lead 1-0 with a 130-117 win in Orlando on Nov. 26

Orlando routed the Detroit Pistons 113-91 Sunday while covering as a 10.5-point home favorite. Orlando held the Pistons to 38.4% shooting from the field and 22.2% shooting from deep while outrebounding Detroit 48-28. The Magic have won 3 consecutive games and have held 2 of its last 3 opponents to under 100 points.

Charlotte lost 111-106 to the Toronto Raptors Sunday, covering as a 7.5-point road underdog. The Hornets have been held to under 100 points in 2 of their last 4 games and under 110 points in 3 of their last 4. Charlotte has lost 4 straight games, but is 2-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last 2 outings.

Magic at Hornets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:18 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Hornets +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic -8.5 (-110) | Hornets +8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 207.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Magic at Hornets key injuries

Magic

G Markelle Fultz (knee) questionable

Hornets

C Nick Richards (foot) questionable

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Magic at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 105, Hornets 95

Moneyline

PASS.

The Magic should come away with the win, but they are not worth the risk of betting on as -375 favorites. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

LEAN MAGIC -8.5 (-110).

Orlando has covered the spread in each of its last 3 games and is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games. The Magic have also covered in 3 consecutive meetings with Charlotte and are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings. Orlando has also been the better team ATS this season, being 40-21 while the Hornets are 25-36.

Over/Under

UNDER 207.5 (-105).

The Under has hit in 5 consecutive games for Orlando and is 32-29 for the Magic this season. For Charlotte, the Under is 8-2 in its last 10 games and is also 32-29 on the season. The Under has also hit in 5 of the last 6 Orlando-Charlotte matchups.

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Charlotte Hornets at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Charlotte Hornets at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Raptors (22-38) welcome the Charlotte Hornets (15-45) to Scotiabank Arena Sunday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Hornets vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Raptors lead 2-1

The Raptors lost to the Golden State Warriors 120-105 Friday, failing to cover as 3-point home underdogs. Toronto has lost 2 straight but has won 3 of its last 5. The Raptors have covered 4 of their last 6 and are 29-31 against the spread (ATS) this season. Unfortunately for Toronto, leading scorer F Scottie Barnes is out with a hand injury — he averages 19.9 points per game (PPG).

The Hornets lost at the Philadelphia 76ers 121-114 Friday, covering as 12-point road underdogs. Charlotte has been a double-digit underdog in each of its last 3 games and is 1-2 ATS in those. It is 24-36 ATS on the season and 6-3 ATS in its last 9. F Miles Bridges leads the Hornets in scoring at 21.4 PPG.

Hornets at Raptors odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:53 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets +265 (bet $100 to win $265) | Raptors -330 (bet $330 to win $100)
Against the spread: Hornets +7.5 (-110) | Raptors -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hornets at Raptors key injuries

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
G Seth Curry (ankle) out
G Cody Martin (ankle) out
F Brandon Miller (back) probable
C Mark Williams (back) out

Raptors

F Scottie Barnes (hand) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Raptors picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 114, Hornets 108

Moneyline

PASS.

The Hornets (+265) have played better as of late, but they have lost 3 straight, 2 of which came by double figures. They aren’t worth a play as a heavy underdog, and the Raptors (-330) are too expensive to take outright.

Against the spread

BET HORNETS +7.5 (-110).

The Hornets have struggled against top-tier teams, but they have covered the spread in 5 straight games as a single-digit underdog. Charlotte, with players like Bridges, has explosive scoring options that can keep pace.

The Raptors, who have lost 2 straight at home, are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games as favorites. Barnes’ absence will definitely hurt as he is one of the Raptors’ top defenders, so they will likely struggle to slow down Bridges.

Put it all together and TAKE HORNETS +7.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 225.5 (-110).

The Raptors have gone Under in 3 of their last 5 games and in 6 of their last 9. Not having Barnes on the floor will affect their scoring output.

The Hornets have gone Under in 7 of their last 8 games and have failed to score 100 points in 4 of their last 5. Charlotte has failed to even hit 86 in 2 of its last 5. Charlotte just hasn’t clicked offensively.

TAKE UNDER 225.5 (-110).

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