Wizards vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 26

Wizards vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Capital One Arena -- Washington D.C.
• Coverage: MNMT and FDSSE

The Charlotte Hornets (7-22) will look to break a five-game losing streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (4-23) on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Capital One Arena as 4.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on MNMT and FDSSE. The point total is 227.5 for the matchup.

Wizards vs. Hornets Odds & Spread

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Wizards vs. Hornets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Wizards win (52.3%)

Wizards vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Hornets have compiled a 13-14-2 record against the spread this season.
• The Wizards have nine wins against the spread in 27 games this season.
• This season, Hornets games have hit the over 12 times out of 27 chances.
• Wizards games this season have gone over the point total 14 times in 27 opportunities (51.9%).
• Charlotte has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered six times in 16 games when playing at home, and it has covered seven times in 13 games on the road.
• Looking at point totals, the Hornets hit the over less consistently at home, as they've eclipsed the total five times in 16 opportunities this season (31.2%). In road games, they have hit the over seven times in 13 opportunities (53.8%).
• Washington's winning percentage against the spread at home is .357 (5-9-0). On the road, it is .308 (4-8-1).
• Wizards games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (seven of 14), and 53.8% of the time away (seven of 13).

Hornets Leaders

• LaMelo Ball is averaging 30 points, 5.3 boards and 7.5 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Brandon Miller averages 21.5 points, 5.2 boards and 3.5 assists.
• Cody Martin is averaging 8.7 points, 2.3 assists and 4.7 rebounds.
• Miles Bridges is averaging 16.8 points, 6.9 boards and 3 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Josh Green is averaging 7.3 points, 1.6 assists and 2.6 boards.

Wizards Leaders

• Jordan Poole's numbers on the season are 21.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He is also draining 43.7% of his shots from the floor and 41.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.5 triples.
• Bilal Coulibaly's numbers on the season are 13.1 points, 5.7 boards and 3.4 assists per contest. He is sinking 44% of his shots from the floor and 30.2% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.2 triples.
• Per game, Jonas Valanciunas provides the Wizards 11.6 points, 7.9 boards and 2.2 assists, plus 0.4 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Alex Sarr's numbers on the season are 11.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He is draining 39.7% of his shots from the floor and 29.1% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.3 treys.
• The Wizards receive 8.9 points per game from Bub Carrington, plus 4.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists.

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