Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Payton Shanks | Staff Writer

The Washington Wizards (2-11) and Charlotte Hornets (4-9) meet Wednesday with tip-off from Spectrum Center set 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: Tied 1-1

The Wizards' losing streak hit 6 Monday with a 142-129 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, failing to cover as 9.5-point underdogs. Washington's defense was nowhere to be found as the Wizards allowed the Bucks to shoot 58.5% from the field. Washington also allowed 6 Bucks to score 16-plus points.

Charlotte broke its 4-game losing skid with a 121-118 OT win vs. the Boston Celtics Monday, covering as 9-point underdogs. The Hornets were led by G LaMelo Ball and his 36 points, 8 assists, and 9 rebounds as Charlotte had 5 players score in double figures.

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 Tuesday at 8:18 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wizards +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Hornets -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +4.5 (-115) | Hornets -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 242.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Wizards at Hornets key injuries

Wizards

G Delon Wright (knee) out

Hornets

G James Bouknight (knee) out
F Cody Martin (knee) out
G Frank Ntilikina (leg) out
C Nick Richards (concussion) 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 126, Wizards 120

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the Hornets to come away with the win here, but a -175 favorite is just slightly too risky to bet on. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

LEAN HORNETS -4.5 (-105).

This is a battle between 2 bad teams that have both beaten each other, but the Hornets are riding high after taking down Boston and will have the slight edge in this one. Ball has been on a hot streak recently and that should continue vs. this Wizards defense that will have no answer for him. Look for Ball to have a big game and carry the load offensively for a Hornets cover.

Over/Under

BET OVER 242.5 (-105).

The Over has hit in both matchups this season and it has hit in each of Charlotte's last 2 games overall. The Over is also 7-3 in Washington's last 10 and 8-2 in Charlotte's last 10.

Both Charlotte and Washington are above average offensively and terrible defensively, meaning the Over is a safe bet to hit for the 3rd meeting this season.

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