Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 20, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Wizards (9-7) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Hornets (4-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 219.5 points
  • Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 6:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-DC & BSSE

The Charlotte Hornets visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Washington.

The Wizards are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Hornets vs Wizards Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 6-10 against the spread, while the Wizards are 9-7 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+4.5 -105O 220.5 -110155
Washington Wizards -4.5 -115U 220.5 -110-190

Wizards vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Wizards will win Sunday‘s game with 62.7% confidence.

Wizards vs Hornets Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Hornets will cover the spread for Sunday‘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.


  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 42 away games (+16.05 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 64 games (+14.39 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 50 of their last 81 games (+14.14 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 42 of their last 69 games (+13.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have covered the 2Q Spread in 28 of their last 42 away games (+12.74 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2H Moneyline in 44 of their last 77 games (+15.93 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 39 of their last 60 games (+15.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 77 games (+14.66 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 42 games at home (+11.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 68 games (+10.85 Units / 14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 6-10 (-5 Units / -26.74% ROI).

  • 4-13 against the Moneyline (-4.1 Units / -22.91% ROI)
  • 9-8 against the Over for game total points (+0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI)
  • 8-9 against the Under for game total points (-1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 9-7 (+1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI).

  • 9-7 against the Moneyline (+1.85 Units / 8.11% ROI)
  • 7-9 against the Over for game total points (-2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI)
  • 9-7 against the Under for game total points (+1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 1H Spread in 28 of their last 83 games (-27.15 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 83 games (-24.22 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 83 games (-23.45 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the Spread in 31 of their last 82 games (-21.70 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 70 games (-18.40 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 83 games (-25.53 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 68 games (-24.05 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 69 games (-20.45 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 83 games (-20.30 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 42 away games (-18.05 Units / -37% ROI)

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

The Hornets are 28-35 (.444) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Hornets are 4-22 (.154) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .256

The Hornets are 16-25 (.390) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Hornets are 8-42 (.160) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .268

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

The Wizards are 27-38 (.415) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Wizards are 33-48 (.407) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Wizards are 17-31 (.354) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .494

The Wizards are 11-22 (.333) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Injury Report: Wizards vs. HornetsSunday‘s Game, Nov. 20

  • Delon Wright (Wizards): Wright is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a grade two strain, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Jordan Goodwin (Wizards): Goodwin did not play in Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Miami.
  • LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Ball did not play in Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Cleveland.
  • Mark Williams (Hornets): Williams did not play in Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Cleveland.
  • Cody Martin (Hornets): Martin has not played since Oct. 19 and no timetable has been announced for his return.
  • Dennis Smith Jr. (Hornets): Smith Jr. did not play in Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Cleveland.

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 1.12 points per shot (629 points/561 shots) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Hornets have a TS% of 46% at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Hornets have averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,522 points/1,286 shots) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Hornets have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,272 assists/ 573 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have made 9.9 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Wizards have made 10.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Wizards are shooting 28% from three (48/172) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Wizards have 21.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.4

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 8.1 steals per game (1,360 steals/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Hornets have blocked 77 shots this season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have 1,360 steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th most among NBA teams

The Hornets have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (5,550 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 5.9 steals per game (82 steals/14 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Wizards have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (500 rebounds/14 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Wizards have blocked 486 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Wizards have averaged 6.4 steals per game (313 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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