Charlotte Hornets
Basketball NBA Capital One Arena Sun 26 Oct 18:00
Washington Wizards
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
  12. Live Stream

NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Wizards

The Charlotte Hornets square off against the Washington Wizards in this NBA matchup at Capital One Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Sunday, October 26. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

A Low-Scoring Clash Could Be On the Cards

The -110 for Under 235.5 points to be scored looks like great value. Our prediction is that the Hornets and the Wizards might not collectively reach this total.

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7 Victories for Wizards in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Charlotte Hornets were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 125-121 reverse against Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. LaMelo Ball poured in 27 points, with Collin Sexton contributing 21 and Miles Bridges adding 18.

Washington Wizards won last time out by a 117-107 scoreline. It was on the road against Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Kyshawn George scored 34 points and had 11 rebounds, with Tre Johnson recording 17 points and Alex Sarr 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Wizards claim a 113-100 win over the Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Wizards have five straight wins against the Hornets. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Hornets 1 1 0.5 128.5 121 7.5 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Celtics Wizards 1 1 0.5 118.5 120 -1.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1W
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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Hornets are averaging 106.7 points, 44.9 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 5.1 steals and 3.4 blocks while shooting 46.1% from the field and 72.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 119.6 points and 45.0 rebounds per contest.

Miles Bridges is averaging 12.4 points, with Tidjane Salaun landing 5.4 rebounds and 1.5 (32.6%) 3-pointers. KJ Simpson averages 3.5 assists.

Washington Wizards – Last 10 Games

The Wizards have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 104.3 points, 43.5 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field and 72.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 116.7 points and 51.7 rebounds.

Bub Carrington is averaging 14.9 points, 6.4 assists and 2.8 (41.8%) 3-pointers made, while Justin Champagnie has an average of 7.6 rebounds.

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’ve identified a betting angle for this NBA contest on the totals. Our pick is Under 235.5 points which is currently available at odds of -110.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NBA stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball predictions.

Key Hornets vs Wizards stats:

  • The 235.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Hornets games on the road.
  • The 235.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Hornets games on the road.
  • The 235.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Wizards games at home.
  • The 235.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Wizards games.
  • The 235.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Wizards games.

Under 235.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Sarr Over 2.5 Assists -147 BetMGM logo

Alex Sarr (Wizards) has totaled Over 2.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of -147 for this happening.

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Miles Bridges Under 21.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Miles Bridges (Hornets) has an average of 17.71 points in the past 7 games. Should you expect this trend to continue, you can secure odds of -114 that he doesn’t reach this total.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 235.5
Spread Wizards -2.5
Player Assists Alex Sarr Over 2.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 235.5, Wizards -2.5 and Alex Sarr (Wizards) to have Over 2.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets Hornets logo 113 - 119 Wizards logo Wizards

There's a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Wizards when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to triumph 119-113 should provide some entertainment.

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Have Wizards as Favorites

With the sportsbooks giving them a 55% probability of winning this NBA game, Washington Wizards might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -123 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Charlotte Hornets are trading at +106.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 236.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you fancy Under 236.5, then the odds are -108.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball bets. The best sportsbooks have hundreds of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

LaMelo Ball Favorite to Score the Most Points

LaMelo Ball is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -115 that he scores Over 25.5 points or -112 that he goes Under.

Player Points
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 25.5
-115
Under 25.5
-112
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 21.5
-115
Under 21.5
-112
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C.J. McCollum (Wizards)
Over 16.5
-120
Under 16.5
-108
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Collin Sexton (Hornets)
Over 16.5
-112
Under 16.5
-115
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Player Assists
LaMelo Ball (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-133
Under 7.5
+103
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Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 4.5
+130
Under 4.5
-169
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C.J. McCollum (Wizards)
Over 3.5
-137
Under 3.5
+106
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Collin Sexton (Hornets)
Over 3.5
-156
Under 3.5
+121
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Player Rebounds
Miles Bridges (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-103
Under 7.5
-125
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Alex Sarr (Wizards)
Over 7.5
+115
Under 7.5
-149
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Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets)
Over 7.5
-106
Under 7.5
-122
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Kyshawn George (Wizards)
Over 6.5
-106
Under 6.5
-122
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Wizards Have Won the Previous Three Head-to-Head Matchups at Capital One Arena

The Wizards are 2-8 in their last 10 home games, averaging 108.60 points on offense and surrendering 122.20 on defense.

The Hornets have stumbled to ten straight defeats on the road. They own a 0-10 mark in their past 10 games away from home, scoring 99.20 points per contest and conceding 118.50.

The last time these teams met at Capital One Arena, the Wizards came out on top 113-110 against the Hornets. In the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Capital One Arena, the Wizards have won eight while the Hornets have two victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O235.5 U235.5
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Home Stats 2-8 230.80 108.60 122.20 3 7
Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Away Stats 0-10 217.70 99.20 118.50 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
  • U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets Stats
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game

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Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
LaMelo Ball 2 33.6 47 16 23.5 8.0 4.0 6.0 0.5 1.5
Miles Bridges 2 32.85 36 11 18.0 5.5 3.0 10.0 - 0.5
Kon Knueppel 2 27.85 25 2 12.5 1.0 3.0 4.0 - -

Washington Wizards Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kyshawn George 2 33.7 55 8 27.5 4.0 5.0 10.0 2.5 1.5
CJ McCollum 2 31.3 15 8 7.5 4.0 0.5 4.0 - 0.5
Khris Middleton 2 29.2 32 5 16.0 2.5 2.0 5.0 - 1.5

Injuries & Suspensions

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Grant Williams
Injured
Josh Green
Injured

Washington Wizards Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Bilal Coulibaly
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

25 Oct NBA
Hornets 121-125 76ers
22 Oct NBA
Nets 117-136 Hornets
13 Apr NBA
Hornets 86-93 Celtics
11 Apr NBA
Hornets 94-130 Celtics
09 Apr NBA
Hornets 96-126 Raptors
08 Apr NBA
Grizzlies 124-100 Hornets
06 Apr NBA
Bulls 131-117 Hornets
04 Apr NBA
Kings 125-102 Hornets
02 Apr NBA
Hornets 105-119 Pacers
31 Mar NBA
Jazz 106-110 Hornets

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

24 Oct NBA
Wizards 117-107 Mavericks
22 Oct NBA
Wizards 120-133 Bucks
13 Apr NBA
Wizards 119-118 Heat
11 Apr NBA
Wizards 89-119 Bulls
09 Apr NBA
76ers 122-103 Wizards
08 Apr NBA
Wizards 98-104 Pacers
06 Apr NBA
Wizards 90-124 Celtics
03 Apr NBA
Magic 109-97 Wizards
02 Apr NBA
Kings 111-116 Wizards
31 Mar NBA
Heat 120-94 Wizards

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 2 0 1 112 103 9 2-0 0-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
76ers 2 0 1 121 118.5 2.5 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Raptors 1 1 0.5 127 120 7 0-1 1-0 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Celtics 0 2 0 105.5 111 -5.5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
Nets 0 2 0 120.5 133.5 -13 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-2 0-2 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bucks 2 0 1 127.5 118 9.5 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Bulls 2 0 1 112.5 104.5 8 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Cavaliers 1 1 0.5 121 121.5 -0.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Pistons 1 1 0.5 113 113 0 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 1W
Pacers 0 2 0 119 134.5 -15.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-2 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hornets 1 1 0.5 128.5 121 7.5 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Hawks 1 2 0.333 109.7 120.7 -11 0-2 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 1L
Heat 1 1 0.5 133.5 119.5 14 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 1W
Magic 1 2 0.333 110 114 -4 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Wizards 1 1 0.5 118.5 120 -1.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 3 0 1 127.7 119.7 8 1-0 2-0 0-0 1-0 3-0 3W
Jazz 1 1 0.5 116.5 106.5 10 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Timberwolves 1 1 0.5 114 121 -7 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Trail Blazers 1 1 0.5 126.5 118.5 8 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Nuggets 1 1 0.5 132 124 8 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors 2 1 0.667 125 126.3 -1.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Lakers 1 1 0.5 118.5 114.5 4 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Clippers 1 1 0.5 118.5 115.5 3 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Kings 1 1 0.5 110.5 112 -1.5 1-0 0-1 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Suns 1 2 0.333 111 126 -15 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 2 0 1 122.5 104 18.5 0-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Grizzlies 2 1 0.667 123.3 123.7 -0.4 2-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 2-1 1W
Mavericks 0 2 0 99.5 121 -21.5 0-2 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-2 2L
Pelicans 0 2 0 119 124 -5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
Rockets 0 2 0 117.5 120 -2.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-2 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bucks 2 0 1 127.5 118 9.5 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Knicks 2 0 1 112 103 9 2-0 0-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Bulls 2 0 1 112.5 104.5 8 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Hornets 1 1 0.5 128.5 121 7.5 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
76ers 2 0 1 121 118.5 2.5 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Raptors 1 1 0.5 127 120 7 0-1 1-0 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Hawks 1 2 0.333 109.7 120.7 -11 0-2 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 1L
Magic 1 2 0.333 110 114 -4 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Heat 1 1 0.5 133.5 119.5 14 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 1W
Cavaliers 1 1 0.5 121 121.5 -0.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Wizards 1 1 0.5 118.5 120 -1.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1W
Pistons 1 1 0.5 113 113 0 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 1W
Pacers 0 2 0 119 134.5 -15.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-2 2L
Celtics 0 2 0 105.5 111 -5.5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
Nets 0 2 0 120.5 133.5 -13 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-2 0-2 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 2 0 1 122.5 104 18.5 0-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Thunder 3 0 1 127.7 119.7 8 1-0 2-0 0-0 1-0 3-0 3W
Warriors 2 1 0.667 125 126.3 -1.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Lakers 1 1 0.5 118.5 114.5 4 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Jazz 1 1 0.5 116.5 106.5 10 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Clippers 1 1 0.5 118.5 115.5 3 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Kings 1 1 0.5 110.5 112 -1.5 1-0 0-1 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Suns 1 2 0.333 111 126 -15 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Timberwolves 1 1 0.5 114 121 -7 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Trail Blazers 1 1 0.5 126.5 118.5 8 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Grizzlies 2 1 0.667 123.3 123.7 -0.4 2-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 2-1 1W
Nuggets 1 1 0.5 132 124 8 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Mavericks 0 2 0 99.5 121 -21.5 0-2 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-2 2L
Pelicans 0 2 0 119 124 -5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
Rockets 0 2 0 117.5 120 -2.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-2 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 2 0 1 112.5 104.5 8 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Bucks 2 0 1 127.5 118 9.5 1-0 1-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Knicks 2 0 1 112 103 9 2-0 0-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Thunder 3 0 1 127.7 119.7 8 1-0 2-0 0-0 1-0 3-0 3W
76ers 2 0 1 121 118.5 2.5 1-0 1-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Spurs 2 0 1 122.5 104 18.5 0-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2W
Warriors 2 1 0.667 125 126.3 -1.3 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 1L
Grizzlies 2 1 0.667 123.3 123.7 -0.4 2-1 0-0 1-0 1-0 2-1 1W
Hornets 1 1 0.5 128.5 121 7.5 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Cavaliers 1 1 0.5 121 121.5 -0.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Nuggets 1 1 0.5 132 124 8 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Pistons 1 1 0.5 113 113 0 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 1W
Clippers 1 1 0.5 118.5 115.5 3 1-0 0-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1W
Lakers 1 1 0.5 118.5 114.5 4 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Heat 1 1 0.5 133.5 119.5 14 0-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 1-1 1W
Timberwolves 1 1 0.5 114 121 -7 0-0 1-1 1-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Trail Blazers 1 1 0.5 126.5 118.5 8 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Kings 1 1 0.5 110.5 112 -1.5 1-0 0-1 0-1 1-1 1-1 1W
Raptors 1 1 0.5 127 120 7 0-1 1-0 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Jazz 1 1 0.5 116.5 106.5 10 1-0 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1L
Wizards 1 1 0.5 118.5 120 -1.5 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 1-1 1W
Hawks 1 2 0.333 109.7 120.7 -11 0-2 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-2 1L
Magic 1 2 0.333 110 114 -4 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Suns 1 2 0.333 111 126 -15 1-0 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 2L
Celtics 0 2 0 105.5 111 -5.5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
Nets 0 2 0 120.5 133.5 -13 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-2 0-2 2L
Mavericks 0 2 0 99.5 121 -21.5 0-2 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-2 2L
Rockets 0 2 0 117.5 120 -2.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-2 2L
Pacers 0 2 0 119 134.5 -15.5 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-2 2L
Pelicans 0 2 0 119 124 -5 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 2L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak