For your Wizards vs. Hornets predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Hornets hit the road to face the Wizards on Friday, Nov 10 at 7:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 242, with the Wizards favored by 2 at home. Keep reading to get our Wizards vs. Hornets player props and predictions.
Wizards vs. Hornets Odds
- Spread: Wizards -2
- Total 242
Game Info
- Date: Friday, Nov 10
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: MNMT
Hornets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Hornets have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Charlotte has averaged 120 points per game while allowing 125. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- As the betting underdog, the Hornets have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Charlotte posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Washington has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 123 points per game while allowing 131. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Wizards have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Can the Hornets Pull Off a Win at Washington?
As they prepare to face off against the Wizards, the Hornets are 2-5 overall and are looking to snap a two game losing streak. This season, when playing on the road, the Hornets have a 1-2 record, while their record at home is 1-3.
In their latest game, the Hornets offense put up 116 points against the Wizards. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.9% and made 8 threes. So far, three-pointers haven’t been a huge part of Charlotte’s offense, as they average just 28.3 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is 48% while averaging 102.4 possessions per contest.
At this time, the Hornets’ defense is positioned 28th in the NBA, permitting 123.1 points per game.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Hornets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.7% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.3% from downtown.
Will Washington Make it Happen at Home?
So far this season, the Wizards has a record of 2-5, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Hornets. The Wizards have a 1-4 record on the road this season, compared to their 1-1 record when playing at home.
In their latest game, Washington’s offense looked good, scoring 132 points against the Hornets. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.5% and made 20/25 free throws. So far this season, the Wizards offense has looked to push the pace, averaging 105.1 possessions per contest. For the season, they are 2nd in field goal attempts per game and their season field goal percentage is 48%.
Looking at the Wizards defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 126.9 points per game (30th).
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Wizards defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 60.1% while allowing 38.5% from downtown.
Wizards vs. Hornets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kyle Kuzma and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108. Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with a stat line of 20 points, 7 and 3 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 25.5.
The Prop: Kyle Kuzma Under 25.5 Points (-108)
Wizards vs. Hornets Predictions
We’re calling a win for the Wizards, with a final score of 107-104, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Wizards at -2.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 242, and our model projects the Hornets and Wizards to reach a combined total of 211 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Wizards -2