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2022 NBA Handicapping
(11-11) Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets (6-15)
Date: Friday, December 2nd, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
NBA Moneyline Odds: Wizards -125 | Hornets +115 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: WSH -3
NBA Betting Total: 222
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The road Wizards come into this one off a 113-107 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. They entered that one as 6-point road underdogs and covered for the third time in four outings.
The home Hornets come into this one off a massive 140-105 loss to the Boston Celtics. They entered that one as 11-point road underdogs and failed to cover after covering against the spread in four straight.
On the year, Washington is 9-10-3 against the spread while Charlotte is 9-11-1.
These two teams have faced off twice so far this season, Washington winning both, one on the road Nov. 7 and other other at home Nov. 20.
Washington Wizards
Washington isn’t the type of team to blowout an inferior opponent just to make a statement, but this has the potential to be a momentum-builder ahead of a home game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Dec. 4.
On the year, Washington is scoring 110.4 points per contest, which puts the team in 21st.
In terms of advanced stats, the Wizards score 109.2 points per 100 possessions. That number places them in 17th, which is a tie with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Defensively, this groups allows 111.5 points per night, putting them in a tie with the Portland Trail Blazers for 11th so far this season.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, Washington gives up 109.5 points per 100 possessions—a number that ranks in the middle of the league at 15th on the year.
As of this writing, Washington lists Delon Wright and Rui Hachimura as OUT,
Charlotte Hornets
Statistically, on the year, the Hornets are scoring 109.2 points per game. That number puts them in 25th across the NBA so far this season.
Looking at the advanced stats, they’re scoring 103.8 points per 100 possessions—a number that puts them in dead last 30th.
Defensively, Charlotte is giving up 115.4 points per night, which ranks 22nd in the NBA.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, the Hornets give up 110 points per 100 possessions, putting them in 16th across the Association, a tie with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
On the injury report, Charlotte lists Dennis Smith Jr., LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward and Cody Martin as OUT.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Hornets are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record
- Hornets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Under is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
- Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Charlotte.
Free Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Prediction:
This matchup features two teams who are struggling to get back in the wins column with any sort of consistency. But something has to give, and at this point, I’m trusting the team not decimated by injuries.
The Hornets just can’t hang at this point with their ongoing injury troubles. Washington will have the best player on the floor in Bradley Beal, and with Charlotte missing multiple core players, that will be a key X-factor.
Give this one to the Wizards, and don’t be shocked if the margin pushes double-digits when it’s all said and done.
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