The Charlotte Hornets (6-9), 5.5-point underdogs, will be at Capital One Arena to square off against the Washington Wizards (4-8) in a Southeast Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 233 points and action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards Betting Odds
The Wizards were victorious over the San Antonio Spurs in their last contest, 138-132, despite being 2-point underdogs. The Hornets, on the other hand, were topped by the Brooklyn Nets, 101-91, and failed to cover as 4.5-point underdogs. The Washington game finished 32.5 points over the projected point total of 237.5, while the Charlotte game finished 26.5 points under the projected point total of 218.5.
Washington’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over San Antonio. The Wizards had a rate of 0.685 (above their season average of 0.535), while the Spurs posted a mark of 0.591. Charlotte, meanwhile, did a great job of getting and making free throws (20-26; 76.9 percent). Washington’s Bradley Beal had a good game, finishing with 33 points. Meanwhile, Charlotte was led by Terry Rozier, who finished with 18 points and six rebounds.
The Hornets held the advantage in this series last year, securing victories in three out of four games. In the most recent game, Charlotte won 116-110. The Hornets’ 10.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Wizards, who had a rate of 15.5. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Games featuring the Hornets have a slight tendency to go under the total (53.3 percent). Charlotte comes into the game with records of 6-9 straight up (SU) and 8-7 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas is known to place the total low when the Wizards are involved, as seven of their 15 games have ended over the total. Although Washington struggles winning games outright (4-8 SU), they have an excellent record ATS (9-3).
Washington could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense goes up against one of the league’s worst defenses. The Wizards currently rank second in offensive efficiency, while Charlotte ranks 26th in defensive efficiency.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Hornets, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Wizards rank 24th in rebounds per game (42.8) while the Hornets rank 28th (40.9).
- Washington averages 28.3 assists per game, which ranks first in the league. Charlotte ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (27.0).
- The Wizards rank seventh in second chance points per game (14.0) while the Hornets rank 20th in second chance points allowed per game (13.9).
- Charlotte ranks fifth in points off turnovers per game (19.5) while Washington ranks 16th (17.4).
- Washington ranks 21st in blocks per game (4.5) while Charlotte ranks 27th (3.9).
- The Wizards rank eighth in points in the paint per game (48.7) while the Hornets rank last in points allowed in the paint per game (54.1).
- The Hornets rank ninth in three pointers attempted per game (35.7) while the Wizards rank 17th in three pointers allowed per game (33.9).
- Washington ranks eighth in steals allowed per game (7.0) while Charlotte ranks 25th (9.1).
- In games where they allow below 100 points, Washington is 2-0 and Charlotte is 1-0.
- In games where they score more than 100 points, the Hornets are 5-4 and the Wizards are 3-8.
- Charlotte is 5-3 ATS on the road, while Washington is 3-2 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 4 of the Hornets’ 8 road games, while 3 of the Wizards’ 5 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Wizards are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Hornets are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Washington has 4 overs and 1 under, while Charlotte has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 125.8 points per game (6.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 125.2 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
- The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 7.9 for the season.
