Hornets vs. Wizards Player Props & Predictions – Wednesday 11/8

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) reacts after making a three point shot against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden.
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The Hornets host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, Nov 8. Today’s game is set for 7:00 ET and will be shown on BSSE. Charlotte comes into this game as 3-point favorites with the total set at 240.5. Keep reading to get our Hornets vs. Wizards player props and predictions.

Hornets vs. Wizards Odds

  • Spread: Hornets -3
  • Total 240.5

Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, Nov 8
  • Time: 7:00 ET
  • Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte NC
  • TV: BSSE

Wizards Betting Trends

  • Over their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
  • Across their ten previous road games, Washington has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-10 while averaging 111 points per game.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 3-2.

Hornets Betting Trends

  • In their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Charlotte has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 121 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • As the betting favorite, the Hornets have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

Do the Wizards Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

So far this season, the Wizards has a record of 1-5, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Hornets. In road games, the Wizards have a 0-4 record this season, in contrast to their 1-1 record when playing at home.

Washington is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 128 points versus the 76ers. This output is higher than their season-average of 117.2 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Kyle Kuzma, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 23.7, while Jordan Poole also maintains a PPG average of 18.5 leading up to the game.

So far, the Wizards’ defense is ranked 30th in the league at 128.7 points per contest.

Can Charlotte Secure a Home Victory?

Today, the Hornets are entering the action with an overall record of 2-4 and have achieved a 1-2 record over their last three games. The Eastern Conference sees the Hornets currently at 13th, and in the Southeast division, they are 4th.

The Hornets offense is coming off a game where they scored 118 points against the Mavericks. They posted a field goal percentage of 49.5% and connected on 8 threes. The top scorer for the Hornets was LaMelo Ball with 30 points, while Gordon Hayward also chipped in with 20 points.

In the current season, the Hornets defense has excelled, sitting 27th in the NBA by allowing 121.7 points per game.

Hornets vs. Wizards Player Prop

A player prop we are looking at is Kyle Kuzma and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. According to our projections, Kyle Kuzma is expected to record 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 22.5.

The Prop: Kyle Kuzma Under 22.5 Points (-115)

Hornets vs. Wizards Predictions

The Wizards come in as the underdog at +3, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the line is currently at 240.5, and our model projects the Wizards and Hornets to reach a combined total of 207 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

The Pick: Wizards +3 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook