Wizards vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 19

Wizards vs. Hornets Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Capital One Arena -- Washington D.C.
• Coverage: MNMT and FDSSE

The Washington Wizards (3-21) are 4-point underdogs as they look to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (7-19) on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Capital One Arena. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on MNMT and FDSSE. The over/under is set at 226 in 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 (52.7%)

Wizards vs. Hornets Betting Trends

• The Hornets have covered the spread 12 times over 26 games with a set spread.
• Against the spread, the Wizards are 8-15-1 this year.
• Hornets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 11 times out of 24 chances this season.
• Wizards games this season have hit the over 50% of the time (12 out of 24 games with a set point total).
• When playing at home, Charlotte has a worse record against the spread (6-7-2) compared to its ATS record in road games (6-5-0).
• The Hornets have hit the over on the total in five of 15 home games (33.3%). They've fared better in road games, going over the total in six of 11 matchups (54.5%).
• Against the spread, Washington has had better results away (4-6-1) than at home (4-9-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Wizards games have finished over less frequently at home (six of 13, 46.2%) than on the road (six of 11, 54.5%).

Hornets Leaders

• LaMelo Ball's numbers on the season are 30.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game, shooting 42.7% from the floor and 35.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 4.6 made treys (first in NBA).
• Brandon Miller averages 21.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
• Cody Martin averages 8.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
• Miles Bridges' numbers on the season are 16.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per contest, shooting 42.5% from the floor and 31.3% from downtown, with an average of 2 made 3-pointers.
• Josh Green is averaging 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

Wizards Leaders

• Jordan Poole averages 20.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists. He is also sinking 43.5% of his shots from the field and 39.2% from beyond the arc, with 3.1 triples per game.
• The Wizards get 12.8 points per game from Bilal Coulibaly, plus 5.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
• Jonas Valanciunas averages 12 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists. He is making 55.8% of his shots from the floor.
• Per game, Alex Sarr gets the Wizards 10.9 points, 6.3 boards and 2 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 1.8 blocks (seventh in league).
• Bub Carrington's numbers on the season are 9 points, 4.4 boards and 4 assists per game. He is making 38.6% of his shots from the field and 32.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.5 triples.

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