Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Wizards

The Charlotte Hornets meet the Washington Wizards in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Our best prediction is that the Hornets can enjoy a big victory in their meeting with the Wizards, leading us to go against the spread at -11.5. This line makes lots of appeal and there are odds of -110 on offer.

Charlotte Hornets have won their previous six road outings. In their most recent game, they were turned over 118-113 at home to Cleveland Cavaliers at Spectrum Center. Kon Knueppel led the way with 33 points, while LaMelo Ball added 18 and Brandon Miller chipped in 18.

Washington Wizards made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 131-118 home victory against Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena. Alondes Williams had 25 points and 10 rebounds, with Sharife Cooper scoring 18 points and Tristan Vukcevic 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hornets had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Spectrum Center, they recorded a 119-115 win over the Wizards. The Hornets have three straight wins against the Wizards. They have won 5 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W

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The Hornets have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 6.2 steals and 4.1 blocks while shooting 43.2% from the field and 90.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 107.7 points and 37.9 rebounds per matchup.

Brandon Miller is averaging 20.8 points, Moussa Diabate 7.6 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 6.2 assists, while Kon Knueppel averages 4.2 (47.7%) 3-pointers made.

The Wizards have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.3 points, 42.9 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 9.7 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 76.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 122.2 points and 46.9 rebounds.

Will Riley is averaging 13.2 points, Justin Champagnie 5.2 rebounds and Bub Carrington 4.6 assists along with 1.9 (31.7%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks

Our expert Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’d be surprised if Hornets don’t exceed a -11.5 spread in this NBA showdown. That is why the wager has to be the favorites to cover the line at -110.

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Key Hornets vs Wizards stats:

• The +11.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 3 of their last 5 games.

Hornets -11.5 Probability

Based on the latest betting odds from the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets 120 - 106 Wizards

The Hornets might be able to claim a win and we’re siding with a 120-106 scoreline in their favor. A small stake can provide a big return and there are tasty odds available.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You might not get rich backing Charlotte Hornets at -526. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 84% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to back Washington Wizards, you will find +400 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 11.5 and the total points line is 227.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Under 227.5, this outcome can be backed at -108.

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Moneyline

Hornets

-526

Wizards

+400

Point Spread

Hornets -11.5

-108

Wizards +11.5

-112

Total Points

Under 227.5

-108

Over 227.5

-112

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The Wizards have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, scoring 109.90 points per contest and conceding 116.80.

The Hornets have posted six consecutive road victories. They have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 121.40 points on offense and surrendering 108.50 on defense.

The last time these teams met at Capital One Arena, the Hornets came out on top 139-113 against the Wizards. In the past 10 head-to-head matchups at Capital One Arena, the Wizards have seven wins while the Hornets have three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O229.5	U229.5
Washington Wizards Home Stats		5-5	226.70	109.90	116.80	4	6
Charlotte Hornets Away Stats		8-2	229.90	121.40	108.50	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
• U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Washington Wizards Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 218.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 229.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 229.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 229.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.10 pts and allowed 107.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 121.40 pts and allowed 108.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 235.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 226.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 229.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 229.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.30 pts and allowed 122.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 109.90 pts and allowed 116.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 21.20 (49%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.90 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.00 (90.45%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.3, Offensive 14.10, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 24.50
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 6.20
• Turnovers : 15.20
• Personal Fouls: 17.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.50 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 17.00 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.40 (87.01%)
• Rebounds: Total 49, Offensive 13.60, Defensive 35.40
• Assists: 28.10
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 6.00
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 17.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.80 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.00 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.70 (76.21%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.9, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 30.60
• Assists: 26.20
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 9.70
• Turnovers : 15.20
• Personal Fouls: 18.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.90 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.00 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.10 (77.78%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.3, Offensive 13.10, Defensive 32.20
• Assists: 26.20
• Blocks: 6.10
• Steals: 10.10
• Turnovers : 15.30
• Personal Fouls: 17.80

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	36	21	0.632	117.7	112	5.7	22-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	26	0.536	115.9	116.1	-0.2	15-15	15-11	8-6	19-19	5-5	4L
Nets	15	40	0.273	106.8	114.7	-7.9	8-19	7-21	3-9	11-23	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	42	13	0.764	117.6	109.3	8.3	22-6	20-7	9-3	28-7	8-2	5W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	33	0.421	116.4	120.5	-4.1	15-14	9-19	3-10	16-24	1-9	8L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	31	27	0.534	120	116.9	3.1	17-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	6-4	3W
Magic	29	26	0.527	115.3	114.8	0.5	18-10	11-16	6-5	19-18	6-4	1L
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	43	14	0.754	119.4	107.6	11.8	23-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	6-4	1W
Nuggets	36	21	0.632	120.9	116.1	4.8	15-11	21-10	5-2	21-10	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Trail Blazers	27	30	0.474	116.1	119	-2.9	16-14	11-16	5-6	21-17	4-6	1L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	34	21	0.618	116.2	116.1	0.1	16-10	18-11	6-6	23-14	6-4	2W
Suns	33	24	0.579	113.3	112	1.3	19-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	1W
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	29	0.482	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-11	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	1L
Kings	12	46	0.207	110.1	121.1	-11	9-20	3-26	2-8	8-30	0-10	16L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	40	16	0.714	118.6	112	6.6	21-6	19-10	10-3	26-13	9-1	8W
Rockets	34	21	0.618	114.3	109.4	4.9	18-7	16-14	6-5	19-16	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	21	34	0.382	115.5	117.7	-2.2	12-15	9-19	5-6	17-21	3-7	1L
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Pelicans	16	42	0.276	114.8	120.6	-5.8	10-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	42	13	0.764	117.6	109.3	8.3	22-6	20-7	9-3	28-7	8-2	5W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	36	21	0.632	117.7	112	5.7	22-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	26	0.536	115.9	116.1	-0.2	15-15	15-11	8-6	19-19	5-5	4L
Heat	31	27	0.534	120	116.9	3.1	17-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	6-4	3W
Magic	29	26	0.527	115.3	114.8	0.5	18-10	11-16	6-5	19-18	6-4	1L
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	33	0.421	116.4	120.5	-4.1	15-14	9-19	3-10	16-24	1-9	8L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W
Nets	15	40	0.273	106.8	114.7	-7.9	8-19	7-21	3-9	11-23	3-7	3L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	43	14	0.754	119.4	107.6	11.8	23-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	6-4	1W
Spurs	40	16	0.714	118.6	112	6.6	21-6	19-10	10-3	26-13	9-1	8W
Nuggets	36	21	0.632	120.9	116.1	4.8	15-11	21-10	5-2	21-10	5-5	1W
Lakers	34	21	0.618	116.2	116.1	0.1	16-10	18-11	6-6	23-14	6-4	2W
Rockets	34	21	0.618	114.3	109.4	4.9	18-7	16-14	6-5	19-16	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Suns	33	24	0.579	113.3	112	1.3	19-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	1W
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	29	0.482	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-11	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	27	30	0.474	116.1	119	-2.9	16-14	11-16	5-6	21-17	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	21	34	0.382	115.5	117.7	-2.2	12-15	9-19	5-6	17-21	3-7	1L
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L
Pelicans	16	42	0.276	114.8	120.6	-5.8	10-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	1W
Kings	12	46	0.207	110.1	121.1	-11	9-20	3-26	2-8	8-30	0-10	16L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	42	13	0.764	117.6	109.3	8.3	22-6	20-7	9-3	28-7	8-2	5W
Thunder	43	14	0.754	119.4	107.6	11.8	23-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	6-4	1W
Spurs	40	16	0.714	118.6	112	6.6	21-6	19-10	10-3	26-13	9-1	8W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Nuggets	36	21	0.632	120.9	116.1	4.8	15-11	21-10	5-2	21-10	5-5	1W
Knicks	36	21	0.632	117.7	112	5.7	22-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1W
Rockets	34	21	0.618	114.3	109.4	4.9	18-7	16-14	6-5	19-16	6-4	1L
Lakers	34	21	0.618	116.2	116.1	0.1	16-10	18-11	6-6	23-14	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
Suns	33	24	0.579	113.3	112	1.3	19-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	1W
76ers	30	26	0.536	115.9	116.1	-0.2	15-15	15-11	8-6	19-19	5-5	4L
Heat	31	27	0.534	120	116.9	3.1	17-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	6-4	3W
Magic	29	26	0.527	115.3	114.8	0.5	18-10	11-16	6-5	19-18	6-4	1L
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	29	0.482	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-11	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	27	30	0.474	116.1	119	-2.9	16-14	11-16	5-6	21-17	4-6	1L
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	33	0.421	116.4	120.5	-4.1	15-14	9-19	3-10	16-24	1-9	8L
Grizzlies	21	34	0.382	115.5	117.7	-2.2	12-15	9-19	5-6	17-21	3-7	1L
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W
Pelicans	16	42	0.276	114.8	120.6	-5.8	10-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	1W
Nets	15	40	0.273	106.8	114.7	-7.9	8-19	7-21	3-9	11-23	3-7	3L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L
Kings	12	46	0.207	110.1	121.1	-11	9-20	3-26	2-8	8-30	0-10	16L

• 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

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