The Charlotte Hornets hope to be unwelcoming hosts on Saturday as the Washington Wizards pay a visit to Time Warner Cable Arena in NBA betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Washington Wizards listed as 4.5-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 209 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
A 109-107 result in favor of the Hornets is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Charlotte Hornets currently sport a record of 24-26, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 24-25-1 ATS. The Washington Wizards are 22-26 and 24-23-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Hornets post a 22-27-1 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Wizards have gone 25-20-3 against the total number of points scored. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Charlotte vs Washington injuries news.
The Hornets - Wizards betting odds would favor the Hornets if the lines were set according to power rankings. Charlotte is rated No. 17 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Washington Wizards sit at No. 18.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Charlotte's No. 17-ranked offense averaging 101.52 PPG, against a Washington Wizards defense that ranks No. 25 at 105.4 PPG. The Charlotte Hornets field goal percentage has averaged 42.75% so far, less than the Washington Wizards shooters have achieved on the year, 45.78% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Marcin Gortat scored 21 points and chipped in with 21 rebounds for Washington on Friday, leading the Wizards to a 106-94 victory over Philadelphia at Verizon Center.
The Hornets wasted a 27-point performance from Marvin Williams as Miami ran past them 98-95 on Friday at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at New York, Tuesday, February 9th
Charlotte home to Chicago, Monday, February 8th