Washington Wizards VS Charlotte Hornets NBA Predictions with odds, betting lines, picks and promos

Southeast rivals Washington Wizards (24-29) and Charlotte Hornets (15-40) hit the court for another matchup at Capital One Arena on Wednesday. The Washington Wizards enter the game ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference, two spots ahead of the 14th-placed Charlotte Hornets. The clock is starting to tick for these sides now that the regular season is halfway over. The window for the playoffs is closing, and as the Washington Wizards and the Charlotte Hornets are without a postseason berth, the pressure is steadily creeping in ahead of this must-win match.

Washington Wizards VS Charlotte Hornets Betting expert picks

Washington Wizards VS Charlotte Hornets Moneyline

Go for the Washington Wizards to win (1.54) on the moneyline at MD sports betting sites.

Despite slipping to a 91-114 defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers last time out, the Washington Wizards are expected to return to winning ways. Form-wise, they look to be in better shape than their opponents, going 6-4 in their last 10 games. Odds of -185 imply there is a 65% chance of a home win on the moneyline. The Charlotte Hornets are not favored to come out on top with +165 moneyline odds set for a road win. They have been inconsistent away from home lately, dropping eight of their last ten road games. Their most recent game resulted in a 113-119 defeat by the Orlando Magic.

Both teams need to win this Southeast showdown, and while the Charlotte Hornets won the last matchup 117-116 in December 2022, the Washington Wizards are the clear favorites this time around and look too good to pass up on the moneyline.

Washington Wizards VS Charlotte Hornets Spread

Go for the Washington Wizards -4.5 (1.91) if you’re looking for a safe bet.

The Washington Wizards enter Wednesday’s game as favorites, but not by much. The hosts open up as 4.5-point favorites over the Charlotte Hornets, with odds of -110. The average points difference between the teams was 7.2 points from their last ten matchups.

The Washington Wizards have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games. They are 9-14-1 ATS at the Capital One Arena and 24-27-2 ATS for the season. The hosts are 4-6 ATS from their past ten home games, going 6-4 ATS in their last ten games overall.

The Charlotte Hornets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games. They are 15-4-2 ATS away from home and 22-30-2 ATS for the season. The visitors have gone 5-5 ATS in their last ten matches, while their record from their last ten road trips is 4-6 ATS.

Washington Wizards VS Charlotte Hornets Total

Take Total Under 235.5 (1.91)

The last ten meetings between the Washington Wizards and the Charlotte Hornets have seen an average of 218.8 points, with the last five at Capital One Arena averaging 221.6 points – all below the 222-point mark.

The total points average of the last ten Washington Wizards games was 232.8. The Washington Wizards have gone over the total in their last three home games, going 5-5 O/U in their last ten overall.

In the past ten matches, the Charlotte Hornets have had an average of 228.5 points scored, and in their last five away games, they have accumulated an average of 225.6 points. Going on the road doesn’t always seem to produce the expected number of points for the Charlotte Hornets, as the total has gone under in four of the past five matchups away from home.

Washington Wizards VS Charlotte Hornets Betting trends

• Moneyline (ML): Charlotte Hornets (+165) | Washington Wizards (-185)
• Against the spread (ATS): Charlotte Hornets +4.5 (-110) | Washington Wizards -4.5 (-110)

Washington Wizards Form

The Washington Wizards couldn’t break their losing streak in their most recent game, falling 91-114 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They now sit with three straight defeats, leaving them 24-29 for the season.

Heading into Wednesday’s match, the Washington Wizards have been nothing special in their offensive production, clocking in at an average of 112.8 points per contest. The home defense ranks around the middle of the pack compared to the rest of the league, limiting opponents to 113.5 points per game.

The Washington Wizards had a rough time of it last season, falling short of the playoffs after finishing with a 35-47 record, 12th in the Eastern Conference and fourth in the Southeast Division. This season isn’t looking much better for them, currently at 24-29 and unlikely to make the playoffs.

Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma are set to miss the Washington Wizards game due to injuries.

Charlotte Hornets Form

The Charlotte Hornets aren’t in the best of shape at the moment after slipping to a 113-119 defeat to the Orlando Magic last time out. To add insult to injury, they’ve lost their last five road matches. Their overall record for the last ten games is 4-6.

The Charlotte Hornets average 112.0 points per contest, putting them near the middle of the pack among NBA teams for most points. Defensively, they continue to struggle, giving up 118.4 points points in their last five matches and 118.6 points this year alone.

Chances of reaching even the Play-In Tournament look unlikely for the Charlotte Hornets. Following their failure to advance past the preliminary playoff competition last year, they’ve gone 15-40 this season. That leaves the away team 14th in the Eastern Conference and fifth in the Southeast Division.

Kelly Oubre Jr. and Cody Martin are carrying injuries going into the latest Charlotte Hornets game.

Washington Wizards VS Charlotte Hornets H2H history

The Charlotte Hornets had the upper hand in the previous standoff with the Washington Wizards, winning by a 117-116 score at the Spectrum Center on December 2022. Both teams have failed to claim the upper hand in this series in recent years, having claimed five wins apiece from their previous ten matchups

In their last ten head-to-head games, the Washington Wizards managed 108.7 points on average per game, while the Charlotte Hornets put 110.1 points on board.