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

Published 6:39 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024

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

Why don’t you take a look at the best bets available (based on our computer predictions) for Thursday’s game, before you make a wager on this matchup?

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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 has 14 wins in 29 games against the spread this season.
  • Washington has beaten the spread 10 times in 27 games.
  • The Hornets are winless ATS (0-2) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this year.
  • Against the spread as 2.5-point underdogs or more, the Wizards are 10-17.

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Pick OU:

Under (226.5)

  • The Hornets and their opponents have combined to score more than 226.5 points in 10 of 29 games this season.
  • The Wizards have combined with their opponents to score more than 226.5 points in 16 of 27 games this season.
  • The average total in Charlotte’s contests this year is 222.3, 4.2 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
  • The average over/under for Washington’s outings this season is 231.7, 5.2 more points than this game’s point total.
  • The Hornets score the 27th-most points in the NBA this season, while the Wizards’ offense racks up the 29th-most.
  • The Wizards have allowed the 14th-fewest points in NBA play this season, while the Hornets have given up the 13th-fewest.

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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 underdogs in 27 games this season and have come away with the win four times (14.8%) in those contests.
  • 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 sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 60.8% chance of a victory for the Hornets.

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