NBA Best Bets: Hornets vs. Wizards Picks for December 19

Published 11:33 pm Tuesday, December 17, 2024

The Washington Wizards (3-21) are 3.5-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Charlotte Hornets (7-19) on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Capital One Arena. The game airs at 7:00 PM ET on MNMT and FDSSE.

Before placing a wager on this matchup, take a peek at the best bets available on Thursday according to our computer predictions.

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Hornets vs. Wizards Game Info

  • When: Thursday, December 19, 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 (+ 3.5)

  • Charlotte is 13-13-0 against the spread this season.
  • Washington’s record against the spread is 9-15-0.
  • The Hornets don’t have a win ATS (0-1) as a 3.5-point favorite or greater this season.
  • The Wizards have an ATS record of 9-15 as 3.5-point underdogs or greater.

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Pick OU:

Over (223.5)

  • The Hornets’ 26 games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 223.5 points 10 times.
  • The Wizards have played 15 games this season that have had more than 223.5 combined points scored.
  • Charlotte has had an average of 222.5 points in its games this season, one fewer than this matchup’s total.
  • Washington’s matchups this season have a 232.7-point average over/under, 9.2 more points than this game’s total.
  • The Hornets are the 25th-highest scoring team in the league this year. The Wizards have scored the 29th-most points.
  • The Hornets are the league’s 15th-ranked scoring defense while the Wizards are the 17th-ranked.

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Moneyline Pick: Hornets (-165)

  • The Hornets won the only game they’ve played as the favorite this season.
  • The Wizards have won in three, or 12.5%, of the 24 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • Charlotte has played as a favorite of -165 or more once this season and won that game.
  • This year, Washington has won three of 24 games when listed as at least +140 or better on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 62.3% chance of a victory for the Hornets.

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