Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards, two rebuilding teams in the Eastern Conference, will face off Friday night at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Hornets (15-47) are coming off a loss to the Orlando Magic, while the Wizards (9-53) also fell to the Magic in their last game. The Hornets hold a 2-1 lead in the season series between the two teams. Tipoff is set for 7:00 EST, with Washington opening as a -3 favorite, with the line remaining steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hornets +126 | Wizards -149

Spread: Hornets +3 (-110) | Wizards -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 227 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 60%.

Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets are currently not in contention for a playoff spot, sitting 13 games behind the 10th place team. They are likely to be drafting in the lottery and currently slated to pick 4th in a draft without clear superstar prospects. Despite this, they have promising young players such as Lonzo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Miles Bridges. In their last game, Vasilije Micic led the team in scoring with 21 points. LaMelo Ball is currently out with an ankle injury, leaving Miles Bridges as the top scorer in the lineup. The team struggles defensively and offensively, ranking low in both offensive and defensive efficiency. They are 15-47 for the season and have a power ranking of 29. Despite their struggles, the team has shown promise with their young players and will continue to build for the future. Vasa forces the foul for a 3-point play 👌 #LetsFly35 | @TIAA pic.twitter.com/jcMXY12uCd