Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Kevin Erickson | Staff Writer

The Washington Wizards (1-5) and Charlotte Hornets (2-4) meet Wednesday at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Wizards vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Wizards won 3-1 last season

The Wizards have dropped 4 consecutive games since their lone victory 113-106 at Capital One Arena on Oct. 28. On a positive note, the Wizards are a respectable 3-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 outings, while cashing the Over in 4 straight, and 5 of 6 games overall.

The Hornets dropped a 124-118 decision last time out in Dallas on Sunday to wrap up a 3-game road trip. Charlotte has covered the past 2 games, while hitting the Over in 4 in a row. The Hornets have allowed 124 or more points in each of those 4 contests.

Wizards at Hornets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:51 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): 240.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Wizards at Hornets key injuries

Wizards

No notable injuries

Hornets

G James Bouknight (knee) out
F Miles Bridges (suspension) out
C Cody Martin (knee) out
G Frank Ntilikina (leg) out
G Terry Rozier (groin) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Wizards at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 127, Wizards 123

Moneyline

The HORNETS (-135) might be worth playing, but you'll have to eat a little more chalk in this battle between 2 struggling teams. This game could come right down to the bitter end.

Charlotte has been a little better overall on the season than the Wizards (+110), and it helps it is back home at Spectrum Center.

Against the spread

The HORNETS -2.5 (-105) come with a little extra risk, going just 1-2 SU/ATS in 3 home games.

The Wizards +2.5 (-115) have cashed in 3 of the past 5 games, including 2 of 3 on the road, but those were also big numbers. Washington was an underdog of 8 or fewer points just once so far, and it failed to cover Oct. 25 in Indiana.

However, Charlotte is also 0-1 ATS this seson as a favorite, failing to win or cover in a 111-99 smackdown from the Pistons at Spectrum Center.

Over/Under

OVER 240.5 (-110) will take a little bit of a leap of faith. This is a huge number.

However, Charlotte has allowed 124 or more points in each of the past 4 games during a 4-0 Over run, while Washington has notched 120 or more points 3 times on offense, while coughing up 121 or more points in 5 of 6 games overall. That includes 2 games on the road allowing an insane 143 or more points.

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