Hornets vs Wizards Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Wizards (24-29) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (15-40)
  • Total (Over/Under): 236.5 points
  • Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-DC & BSSE

The Charlotte Hornets visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Washington.

The Wizards are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Hornets vs Wizards Over/Under is 235.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 23-30 against the spread, while the Wizards are 25-27 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+4.5 -115O 235.5 -110+145
Washington Wizards -4.5 -105U 235.5 -110-175

Wizards vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Wizards will win Wednesday‘s game with 60.7% confidence.

Wizards vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Wizards will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Hornets and Wizards, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2H Moneyline in 41 of their last 78 games (+12.31 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 39 games (+12.02 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 75 games (+12.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 39 away games (+10.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 away games (+10.22 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 43 of their last 60 games (+24.65 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 24 games (+13.00 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 24 of their last 35 games at home (+12.15 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 38 games at home (+11.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 38 games at home (+11.75 Units / 28% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 23-30 (-10 Units / -16.54% ROI).

  • 15-40 against the Moneyline (-12 Units / -20.22% ROI)
  • 27-28 against the Over for game total points (-3.8 Units / -6.28% ROI)
  • 28-27 against the Under for game total points (-1.7 Units / -2.81% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 25-27 (-4.7 Units / -8.07% ROI).

  • 24-29 against the Moneyline (-0.85 Units / -1.27% ROI)
  • 25-26 against the Over for game total points (-3.6 Units / -6.18% ROI)
  • 26-25 against the Under for game total points (-1.5 Units / -2.57% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 74 games (-30.85 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 70 games (-19.32 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 78 games (-18.65 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 81 games (-16.06 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 38 games at home (-15.50 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 77 games (-28.85 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 81 games (-25.90 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 48 games (-24.90 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 75 games (-21.94 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 81 games (-21.50 Units / -24% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

The Hornets are 3-24 (.111) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .472

The Charlotte Hornets are 6-13 (.316) when they lose the turnover margin this season — fourth-worst among NBA teams. The Washington Wizards have averaged 13.2 turnovers per game (702 turnovers/53 games) this season — ninth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Hornets are 1-15 (.062) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .433

The Hornets are 7-19 (.269) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .475

Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Washington Wizards are 6-18 (.250) when losing the rebounding margin this season — tied for eighth-worst among NBA teams. The Charlotte Hornets have averaged 45.1 rebounds per game (2,478 rebounds/55 games) this season — tied for fifth-highest among NBA teams.

The Wizards are 4-26 (.133) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .309

The Wizards are 15-55 (.214) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .275

The Wizards are 28-47 (.373) when grabbing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

Injury Report: Wizards vs. HornetsWednesday‘s Game, Feb. 8

  • Bradley Beal (Wizards): Beal is questionable for Wednesday’s (Feb. 8) game against Charlotte.
  • Kyle Kuzma (Wizards): Kuzma is questionable for Wednesday’s (Feb. 8) game against Charlotte.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. (Hornets): Oubre Jr. will undergo surgery on a torn ligament in his left hand and will miss 4-6 weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin hasn’t played since Jan. 14 against Boston. A timetable for his return hasn’t been announced.

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,778 assists/ 857 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Hornets have a TS% of 48% at home this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Hornets are shooting 26% from three (26/100) in the second half in the last two weeks — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets are shooting 32% from three (332/1,030) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards shot 35% from three (733/2,088) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Wizards have averaged 10.6 fast break points per game (1,433 points/135 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.1

The Wizards have made 10.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Wizards have averaged 9.4 offensive rebounds per game (498 rebounds/53 games) this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.5

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 4.9 blocks per game (671 blocks/137 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Hornets have averaged 9.0 steals per game (646 steals/72 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Hornets have blocked 1,015 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 4.9 blocks per game (1,015 blocks/209 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,837 rebounds/53 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Wizards have averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (7,192 rebounds/207 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Wizards have averaged 6.5 steals per game (420 steals/65 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Wizards have averaged 6.8 steals per game (1,412 steals/207 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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