The Washington Wizards (24-34), 5-point underdogs, will be at the Spectrum Center to clash against the Charlotte Hornets (27-30) in a Southeast Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 230 points and it will air on Fox Sports Carolina at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 22, 2019.
Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Wizards (9-point underdogs) were defeated by the Toronto Raptors, 129-120, while the Hornets (4-point underdogs) fell to the Orlando Magic, 127-89. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Washington game finished 16.5 points over the projected point total of 232.5, while the Charlotte game finished 1 point over the projected point total of 215.
Washington did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (32-39; 82.1 percent) while Charlotte did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (19-26; 73.1 percent). Cody Zeller had a good outing for Charlotte, recording 13 points and seven rebounds. Washington was led by Bradley Beal, who put up 28 points and 11 assists.
In their first matchup this year, Thomas Bryant led the Wizards to a 130-126 victory. He notched a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Washington covered as a 3.5-point underdog and the two teams combined to put up 256 points, which was well over the projected point total of 217. Washington had a better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 13.7). Charlotte, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (23.3 vs. 22.5).
Of the Wizards’ 58 games, 36 have gone over the O/U total. Washington holds records of 24-34 straight up (SU) and 24-32-2 against the spread (ATS).
A little over half of Hornets games have finished over the total. Further, Charlotte owns records of 27-30 SU and 27-29-1 ATS.
The Wizards’ Beal has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 29 points,7.4 assists,5.6 rebounds,2.2 steals per game. Meanwhile, Kemba Walker has averaged 34 points,7.0 assists,6.4 rebounds,1.8 steals during that same time frame for the Hornets.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball protection could play a significant role in this battle. Charlotte commits the fewest miscues in the NBA (turnover percentage of 11.7 percent), while the pesky defense of Washington forces the fourth-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.1 percent).
Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets ATS Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Wizards average 14.0 fast break points per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. The Hornets rank 18th in fast break points allowed per game (13.9).
- Washington ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (4.6) while Charlotte ranks 29th (6.3).
- The Wizards rank fifth in steals per game (8.7) while the Hornets rank 21st (7.1).
- Charlotte averages 33.5 three pointers per game, which ranks ninth in the league. Washington ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (32.8).
- Charlotte ranks 20th in rebounds per game (44.4) while Washington ranks 28th (40.9).
- The Wizards rank fifth in assists per game (26.6) while the Hornets rank 26th in assists allowed per game (25.7).
- The Hornets rank 17th in second chance points per game (13.2) while the Wizards rank 25th (11.9).
- Charlotte averages 46.9 points in the paint per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. Washington ranks 23rd in points allowed in the paint per game (50.7).
- Charlotte ranks first in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.0) while Washington ranks 18th (17.2).
- Washington is 8-0 when they allow below 100 points, while Charlotte is 10-2.
- The Hornets are 26-20 when they reach the century mark, while the Wizards are 23-29.
- Charlotte is 15-12-1 ATS at home, while Washington is 8-22-1 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 14 of the Hornets’ 28 home games, while 18 of the Wizards’ 31 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Wizards are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Washington has 5 overs, while Charlotte has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.0, up from 3.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 103.2 points per game (7.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 112.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
