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Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Prediction NBA Picks 12/26/24
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Washington Wizards (4-23) vs Charlotte Hornets (7-22)
Game Info: Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Capital One Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington Wizards +3.5— Over/Under: 226.5
The Charlotte Hornets and the Washington Wizards collide at the Capital One Arena on Thursday night. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Pick.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets have been in a terrible slump as they’ve lost 13 of their last 14 games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a five-game slide after getting routed by the Rockets in a 114-101 loss on Monday. Miles Bridges led the team with 24 points on nine of 17 shooting, LaMelo Ball added 23 points with eight assists while Moussa Diabete chipped in with 14 points on six of six shooting off the bench. As a team, the Hornets shot 41 percent from the field and 10 of 36 from the 3-point line as they got off to a nightmare start and were never in the contest after getting blown out by 62-31 in the first half.
Washington Wizards
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been ice-cold as they’ve lost 23 of their first 27 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting thrashed by the Thunder in a 123-105 road defeat on Monday. Jordan Poole led the team with 31 points and seven assists, Malcolm Brogdon added 12 points with five assists while Jonas Valanciunas chipped in with 12 points, 16 rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Wizards shot just 39 percent from the field and 16 of 43 from the 3-point line as they allowed 38 points in the second quarter to trail going into halftime and they fought hard to stay within striking distance until the fourth quarter where they scored just 18 points to lose by double digits in the end.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won each of their last 12 games against the Hornets at Capital One Arena following a loss.
- The Hornets have lost each of their last seven night games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last 11 games against the Hornets at Capital One Arena following a loss.
- The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Hornets’ last six games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Wizards’ last six home games against the Hornets following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Hornets and the Wizards lock horns in a battle of the cellar dwellers on Thursday night. The Hornets have had very little to cheer about despite a relatively healthy roster, while the Wizards have struggled with injuries since opening night with players like Marvin Bagley, Alexandre Sarr, and Bilal Coulibaly all on the injury report. You couldn’t back either side with any confidence of a return this season, so this pick is more about the fact that neither team should have road favorites against anyone. I am taking the Wizards with the points at home in this one.
