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Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Picks and Predictions – December 23, 2025
The Charlotte Hornets (7-22) visit the Washington Wizards (5-24) on Saturday night in a matchup between two of the Eastern Conference’s worst records. Tipoff is set for 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena. While neither team is in playoff contention, this is still a live betting opportunity — with young talent, pace, and motivation all influencing the spread and total.
Washington has lost four straight, but their offense has shown flashes, especially in transition. Charlotte enters this one off a rare win and could be getting healthier in the backcourt. It’s not pretty basketball, but bettors should still pay attention — especially to line movement and prop markets.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | -120 | -1.5 (-110) | O 237.5 (-110) |
| Washington Wizards | +100 | +1.5 (-110) | U 237.5 (-110) |
Charlotte Hornets Betting Form
The Charlotte Hornets are in full rebuild mode, but there’s been value in certain spots. They snapped an eight-game losing streak earlier this week and are getting strong guard play from Nick Smith Jr. and a resurgent season from Brandon Miller. Offensively, they play with decent pace, ranking 9th in transition possessions per game.
Defense, however, remains a mess. Charlotte allows the second-most points per game in the NBA and struggles to defend the perimeter. The one edge here could be their shot quality — when they move the ball, they’ve created open threes at a top-10 rate. Still, execution is inconsistent.
Be sure to check the Charlotte Hornets injury report before betting the spread — LaMelo Ball’s availability impacts pace and shooting volume.
Washington Wizards Betting Form
The Washington Wizards are a near auto-fade in many betting models, but they continue to hit Overs at a high rate. Washington ranks 2nd in pace, takes the 5th-most threes per game, and turns the ball over frequently — which keeps games fast and chaotic.
Jordan Poole remains wildly inefficient but volatile enough to pop. Kyle Kuzma continues to be the steadiest piece. The Wizards give up the most points in the NBA and can’t stop anyone in transition or at the rim. But with both teams bottom five in defensive rating, this sets up as another shootout.
Injury news is key for role-player props and live totals, so monitor the Washington Wizards injury report closely.
Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Matchup Breakdown
This is a classic “bad teams = good Over spot.” Neither team can defend. Both play fast. The Hornets are 27th in defensive rating, and the Wizards are dead last. Expect high shot volume, high turnover rate, and minimal halfcourt defense.
Key matchup factors:
- Charlotte allows 3rd-most points in the paint — Washington loves to drive
- Wizards allow 2nd-most 3PA per game — Charlotte is streaky from deep
- Both teams rank top 10 in pace, bottom 5 in defensive rebound rate
- Second-chance scoring and live-ball turnovers could create big runs
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Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Predictions and Best Bets
This is a tricky spread — essentially a coin flip with the Hornets favored slightly. The value may come more from the total and derivative angles. Charlotte’s defense travels poorly, and the Wizards are chaos personified. Overs in Wizards home games continue to be profitable, especially against fellow bottom-tier defenses.
The Hornets might be more trustworthy straight up, but Washington’s pace and scoring streaks make it tough to back either side confidently.
Consider alternate lines or team total bets if you’re risk-averse. This is also a good opportunity to use a teaser bet or explore alternate total points options.
Best Bet: Over 237.5 (-110).
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