The Washington Wizards (7-15), 1-point favorites, will be at the Spectrum Center to meet the Charlotte Hornets (9-16) in a Southeast Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 234 points and action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Wizards (9.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers, 135-119, while the Hornets (1.5-point favorites) fell to the Atlanta Hawks, 122-107. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Washington game went 19.5 points over the projected point total of 234.5, while the Charlotte game finished 6.5 points over the projected point total of 222.5.
Washington did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (25-30; 83.3 percent) while Charlotte did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (24-29; 82.8 percent). PJ Washington played well for Charlotte with 20 points and eight rebounds. Washington was lifted by Troy Brown, who finished with 22 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Bradley Beal led the Wizards to a 125-118 victory. He registered a double-double with 30 points and 12 assists. The two teams combined for 243 points, which was over the projected point total of 234.5, and Washington covered as a 6-point favorite. Washington’s 0.165 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Charlotte, who had a mark of 0.086.
Of the Wizards’ 22 games, 12 have finished over the total. Washington is 13-9 against the spread (ATS), despite being 7-15 straight up (SU).
Games including the Hornets have finished over the total 52.0 percent of the time. Further, Charlotte is 9-16 SU and 12-13 ATS.
The Wizards’ Rui Hachimura has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 20 points,7.2 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Devonte’ Graham has averaged 23 points,8.6 assists during that same time frame for the Hornets.
Washington could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the NBA. The Wizards currently rank fifth in offensive efficiency, while Charlotte ranks 28th in defensive efficiency.
Wizards at Hornets ATS Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Hornets rank 28th in rebounds per game (41.7) while the Wizards rank 29th (41.5).
- Washington averages 28.3 assists per game, which ranks second in the NBA. Charlotte ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (27.9).
- The Wizards average 48.6 points in the paint per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. The Hornets rank 25th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.0).
- Charlotte ranks 15th in second chance points allowed per game (13.0) while Washington ranks 25th (14.3).
- Charlotte ranks 23rd in blocks per game (4.3) while Washington ranks 27th (3.7).
- The Wizards rank fourth in points off turnovers per game (19.3) while the Hornets rank 25th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.1).
- The Wizards average 34.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. The Hornets rank 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (34.9).
- Washington ranks eighth in steals allowed per game (7.2) while Charlotte ranks 25th (8.8).
- In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Washington and Charlotte are both 2-0.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Wizards are 6-15 and the Hornets are 8-10.
- Washington is 8-4 ATS on the road, while Charlotte is 6-7 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 8 of the Hornets’ 13 home games, while 6 of the Wizards’ 12 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Wizards are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Washington has 3 overs, 1 under and 1 push, while Charlotte has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 4.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 103.4 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 114.0 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
