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Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Prediction NBA Picks 12/19/24
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Washington Wizards (3-21) vs Charlotte Hornets (7-19)
December 17, 2024 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington Wizards +3.5 — Over/Under: 221.5
The Charlotte Hornets travel to the Capital One Arena to battle the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Here’s a Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Pick.
Charlotte HornetsÂ
The Charlotte Hornets have been in a terrible slump as they’ve lost 10 of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting thrashed by the 76ers in a 121-108 loss on Monday. Miles Bridges led the team with 24 points, six rebounds, and four assists, Nick Richards added 19 points off the bench while LaMelo Ball chipped in with 15 points and 11 assists. As a team, the Hornets shot 50 percent from the field and 12 of 38 from the 3-point line as they did their best to stay within striking distance until the third quarter where they allowed 41 points to trail by as many as 21 points at one stage. The Hornets will take on the 76ers and Rockets after this game.
Washington WizardsÂ
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been absolutely ice-cold as they’ve lost 21 of their first 24 games and they will be looking to rebound from another defeat after getting routed by the Celtics in a 112-98 home loss on Sunday. Jordan Poole led the team with 21 points and seven assists, Bilal Coulibaly added 19 points with six assists while Alexandre Sarr chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Wizards shot just 40 percent from the field and 13 of 40 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace from the start and allowed 67 points in the first half to fall behind by 22 points before they went on a run in the fourth quarter to keep the final scores respectable.Â
Why the Charlotte Hornets will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 11 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The road team has won eight of the Hornets’ last 10 games.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Hornets have covered the spread in 10 of their last 12 games as road favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Hornets’ last five games against Southeast Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Wizards’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Carlton Carrington ranks 1st amongst qualified rookies for assists per game (4.0) this season.
- Bilal Coulibaly ranks 11th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
Charlotte Hornets Player Facts
- Mark Williams leads all Hornets players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.4).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (25.7).
- The Hornets rank 30th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (18.7).
- The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Hornets are coming into this meeting with a full squad once again, while the Wizards are still missing Kyle Kuzma, Malcolm Brogdon, and Corey Kispert to name a few. The Hornets have struggled since the start of the season, they’ve lost 10 of their last 11 games and they didn’t look great in their loss to the 76ers on Monday. However, the Wizards have been even worse as they’ve lost all but three games so far and they are banged up at the moment which certainly doesn’t help. You couldn’t back either side with any confidence these days, but with the line so short, I prefer a play on the Hornets to get a much-needed win behind a big game from LaMelo Ball.Â
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