Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

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

The Washington Wizards (11-11) meet the Charlotte Hornets (6-15) Friday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Wizards have won just once in the past 5 games overall, going 1-2-2 against the spread during the span. Washington will be very pleased to see the Hornets, as 2 of its last 7 victories have been against them.

The Hornets not only lost in D.C. in the most recent meeting, but they fell against the Wizards in the Queen City on Nov. 7 by a 108-100 count as a 2-point favorite. The Under has cashed in both of the meetings between these teams this season.

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Wizards at Hornets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Wizards -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Hornets +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wizards -3.5 (-110) | Hornets +3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wizards at Hornets key injuries

Wizards

  • F Rui Hachimura (ankle) out
  • G Delon Wright (hamstring) out

Hornets

  • G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
  • F Gordon Hayward (shoulder) out
  • G Cody Martin (knee) out
  • G Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Wizards at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Wizards 112, Hornets 106

Moneyline

The WIZARDS (-155) are a decent play as a moderate favorite if you don’t feel like messing around with the points. However, considering the way Washington has handled Charlotte, and the way the Hornets have struggled against everybody, laying two buckets is no big deal.

Against the spread

The WIZARDS -3.5 (-110) appear to be a poor choice, as they’re just 1-5-2 ATS in the past 8 games overall while going 0-2-2 ATS in the past 4 on the road.

However, Washington has won the first 2 games against Charlotte by this margin, including the most recent visit to Queen City in early November. Keep striking while the iron is hot.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 222.5 (-110).

The Under has hit in each of the first 2 meetings this season, and the Under has been the dominant trend in this series beyond this year, too. The Under is 8-1 in the previous 9 meetings overall while going 6-0 in the past 6 battles in Charlotte.

The Under is also 20-8-1 in the past 29 games at Spectrum Center for the Hornets, while going 5-1-1 in the past 7 at home against teams with a losing road record, too.

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Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

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

The Washington Wizards (4-6) will travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets (3-7) Monday at the Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Hornets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Wizards have lost 5 of their last 6 games after starting the season 3-1. Washington’s latest loss was 103-97 to the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, though the Wizards covered as 9.5-point underdogs on the road.

The Hornets are currently on a 4-game losing streak entering Monday’s matchup with the Wizards. Charlotte lost to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday 98-94, allowing the Hornets to push as 4-point underdogs at home.

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Wizards at Hornets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Wizards +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Hornets  -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +2.5 (-115) | Hornets -2.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Wizards at Hornets key injuries

Wizards

  • Not yet submitted

Hornets

  • G LaMelo Ball (ankle) out
  • F Gordon Hayward (shoulder) out
  • F Cody Martin (quad) doubtful
  • G Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Wizards at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 108, Wizards 103

Moneyline

With the Wizards not having G Bradley Beal available due to him being in the health and safety protocols, give me HORNETS (-135) at home. Meanwhile, G Terry Rozier returned for Charlotte in the team’s last game and Washington has struggled against guards this season.

Against the spread

HORNETS -2.5 (-105) is where I’m leaning in this game with Charlotte just needing to win by one 3-pointer to cover the spread. This spread could slightly change if Smith can suit up for the Hornets on Monday.

The Wizards are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win and they are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 meetings against the Hornets in Charlotte. Washington is also 1-6 ATS in its last 7 meetings with Charlotte.

Over/Under

With each team missing core players, I’ll take UNDER 217.5 (-112) for this game. The Wizards went Under by 24 points in Sunday’s matchup against the Grizzlies without Beal while the Hornets went Under by 31 points in their last game against the Nets.

The Under is 6-1-1 in Charlotte’s last 8 home games. On top of that, the Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Charlotte and the Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings overall between the Wizards and the Hornets.

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Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Charlotte Hornets (10-13) host the Washington Wizards (5-14) on Super Bowl Sunday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Wizards-Hornets NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Washington’s 103-100 win Wednesday over the Miami Heat—which Miami avenged with a 122-95 win Friday night—and a miraculous last-second victory against the Brooklyn Nets are the Wizards’ only two wins in their last eight games. Issues with COVID-19 are part of the reason for Washington’s struggles, the other part is its atrocious defense.

The Hornets lost the first two of a four-game homestand to a couple of the best teams in the league—Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz. Those losses came on the heels of a three-game winning streak for the Hornets; they are 4-4 straight up and 4-3-1 against the spread in their last eight games.

The Wizards won and covered in two of three games against the Hornets last season. Currently, these teams are on different trajectories as Charlotte looks to be a contender in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament while Washington head coach Scott Brooks is on the hot seat and SG Bradley Beal is always brought up in trade rumors.

Wizards at Hornets: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Wizards -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Hornets +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Wizards -1.5 (-110) | Hornets +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 237.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Wizards at Hornets: Key injuries

Wizards

  • Nothing affecting the betting odds.

Hornets

  • PG Devonte’ Graham (groin) out
  • PF P.J. Washington (foot) questionable

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Wizards at Hornets: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Hornets 121, Wizards 114

Money line (ML)

Believe it or not, Charlotte is one of the best close-game teams in the league as the Hornets have a 7-5 record in clutch situations and has by far the highest net clutch rating. “Clutch” situations in the NBA are defined as the last five minutes of the game and the point differential being within five points.

The Wizards are on the other side of the spectrum in clutch net rating (second-to-last) and have a 3-8 record in clutch situations. Since BetMGM projects Wizards-Hornets to be a coin-flip game with a single-possession margin, how can we not take the better clutch team?

TAKE THE HORNETS (+100) for 1.25 units.

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Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the spread unless Charlotte is spotted 2.5 or more points.

Over/Under (O/U)

Saying Washington has an “atrocious defense” before might’ve been understating it. The Wizards give up the most points per game, have the second-worst defensive efficiency, have the worst defensive effective field-goal percentage and send opponents to the charity stripe at the second-highest rate in the NBA.

Don’t get me wrong, Charlotte’s defense isn’t a heck of a lot better and the Over has cashed in four straight Hornets games. If I had to pick a side, I lean Over 237.5 (-110) but my buy-price for this total is Over 229.5 so I’ll PASS ON THE TOTAL.

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Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Charlotte Hornets (10-13) host the Washington Wizards (5-14) on Super Bowl Sunday at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Wizards-Hornets NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Washington’s 103-100 win Wednesday over the Miami Heat—which Miami avenged with a 122-95 win Friday night—and a miraculous last-second victory against the Brooklyn Nets are the Wizards’ only two wins in their last eight games. Issues with COVID-19 are part of the reason for Washington’s struggles, the other part is its atrocious defense.

The Hornets lost the first two of a four-game homestand to a couple of the best teams in the league—Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz. Those losses came on the heels of a three-game winning streak for the Hornets; they are 4-4 straight up and 4-3-1 against the spread in their last eight games.

The Wizards won and covered in two of three games against the Hornets last season. Currently, these teams are on different trajectories as Charlotte looks to be a contender in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament while Washington head coach Scott Brooks is on the hot seat and SG Bradley Beal is always brought up in trade rumors.

Wizards at Hornets: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Wizards -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Hornets +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Wizards -1.5 (-110) | Hornets +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 237.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Wizards at Hornets: Key injuries

Wizards

  • Nothing affecting the betting odds.

Hornets

  • PG Devonte’ Graham (groin) out
  • PF P.J. Washington (foot) questionable

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Wizards at Hornets: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Hornets 121, Wizards 114

Money line (ML)

Believe it or not, Charlotte is one of the best close-game teams in the league as the Hornets have a 7-5 record in clutch situations and has by far the highest net clutch rating. “Clutch” situations in the NBA are defined as the last five minutes of the game and the point differential being within five points.

The Wizards are on the other side of the spectrum in clutch net rating (second-to-last) and have a 3-8 record in clutch situations. Since BetMGM projects Wizards-Hornets to be a coin-flip game with a single-possession margin, how can we not take the better clutch team?

TAKE THE HORNETS (+100) for 1.25 units.

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Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the spread unless Charlotte is spotted 2.5 or more points.

Over/Under (O/U)

Saying Washington has an “atrocious defense” before might’ve been understating it. The Wizards give up the most points per game, have the second-worst defensive efficiency, have the worst defensive effective field-goal percentage and send opponents to the charity stripe at the second-highest rate in the NBA.

Don’t get me wrong, Charlotte’s defense isn’t a heck of a lot better and the Over has cashed in four straight Hornets games. If I had to pick a side, I lean Over 237.5 (-110) but my buy-price for this total is Over 229.5 so I’ll PASS ON THE TOTAL.

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