NBA Best Bets: Hornets vs. Wizards Picks for December 26

Published 6:39 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024

The Charlotte Hornets (7-22) are 2.5-point favorites as they try to stop a five-game losing streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (4-23) on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Capital One Arena. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on MNMT and FDSSE.

Our computer predictions for Thursday’s game can assist you in making an informed wager using the best bets on the board.

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Hornets vs. Wizards Game Info

  • When: Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
  • TV: MNMT and FDSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Hornets vs. Wizards Best Bets

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Pick ATS: Wizards (+ 2.5)

  • Charlotte is 14-15-0 against the spread this season.
  • Washington has 10 wins in 27 games against the spread this year.
  • The Hornets are winless ATS (0-2) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this year.
  • As 2.5-point underdogs or greater, the Wizards are 10-17 against the spread.

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Pick OU:

Under (226.5)

  • In 10 games this season, the Hornets and their opponents have gone over 226.5 total points.
  • The Wizards and their opponents have combined to score more than 226.5 points in 16 of 27 games this season.
  • Charlotte’s outings this year have an average total of 222.3, 4.2 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
  • Washington’s games this year have had a 231.7-point total on average, 5.2 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • The Wizards are the league’s 29th-highest scoring team this season compared to the 27th-ranked Hornets.
  • The Hornets are the league’s 13th-ranked scoring defense while the Wizards are the 14th-ranked.

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Moneyline Pick: Hornets (-155)

  • The Hornets have split the two games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • The Wizards have been victorious in four, or 14.8%, of the 27 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Charlotte has played as a favorite of -155 or more twice this season and split those games.
  • This year, Washington has won four of 27 games when listed as at least +125 or better on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 60.8% chance of a victory for the Hornets.

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