The Charlotte Hornets are hosting the Washington Wizards in tonight’s Eastern Conference showdown. The Hornets are coming off a narrow loss on the road against the Dallas Mavericks, 103-96. Meanwhile, the Wizards are coming off a narrow loss at home against the Portland Trail Blazers, 129-121. With this game having two bad defensive teams in the NBA, this has high scoring written all over it. Let’s dive into it and cook up a winning slip!
Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Washington Wizards | +4 (-112) | Over 219 (-112) | +145 |
| Charlotte Hornets | -4 (-108) | Under 219 (-108) | -175 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets Match Details
- Fixture: Washington Wizards @ Charlotte Hornets
- Date and Time: March 1st, 2025 @ 6 PM EST
Key Stats
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are coming off a narrow loss at home against the Portland Trail Blazers, 129-121. Jordan Poole was solid, with 24 points and five rebounds, while shooting 8/17 from the floor. Richaun Holmes was great despite being in foul trouble. Holmes finished the game with 20 points, five rebounds, and a team-high +12 when he was on the floor. Corey Kispert tied Holmes with a team-high 20 points on 6/13 shooting, including 5/6 from distance. With a record of 10-48 on the season, they are in last place in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, the Wizards are one of the worst teams in the NBA. For the season, they are ranked 30th in points allowed per game, 23rd in opponent field goal percentage, 23rd in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 13th in blocks per game, 26th in steals per game, 21st in rebounds per game, and 29th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Jordan Poole and Malcolm Brogdon have been ruled out, and Alexandre Sarr is questionable for this game. Over their last ten games, the Wizards have a record of 3-7, including 7-3-0 against the spread.
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are coming off a tough loss on the road to the Dallas Mavericks, 103-96. Mark Williams dominated this game with 26 points and 16 rebounds. He has been great all season long for Charlotte. Miles Bridges had a nice game despite his inefficiencies in shooting the ball. He finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. Nick Smith Jr. was subpar in the loss despite a nice game, statistically. Smith finished the game with 12 points and seven assists while shooting 5/14 from the floor. With a record of 14-44 on the season, the Charlotte Hornets are in 14th in the Eastern Conference.
Defensively, this is a subpar team. For the season, they are ranked 13th in points allowed per game, 17th in opponent field goal percentage, 4th in opponent 3-point field goal percentage, 23rd in blocks per game, 16th in steals per game, 6th in rebounds per game, and 16th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, LaMelo Ball, Jusef Nurkic, and Tidjane Salaun are listed as questionable for this game. Over their last ten games, the Charlotte Hornets have a record of 2-8, including 4-5-1 against the spread.
Prediction
The Charlotte Hornets will defeat the Washington Wizards and cover the 4-point spread in this game. With both teams being two of the worst defenses in the NBA, I am taking the team with more offensive firepower. Despite LaMelo Ball missing the last two games, I expect him to play at home tonight. He is one of the best guards in the NBA, and he and Miles Bridges can combine for 50+ on any night. Lastly, without Jordan Poole, I don’t believe that the Wizards will be able to generate enough scoring to keep up. The Charlotte Hornets defend home court as they cruise to a win against the Washington Wizards.
Final Pick
Charlotte Hornets -4 (-108)
