Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets 12/10/19 NBA Betting Odds and Preview

The Washington Wizards visit the hive when they play the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on December 10, 2019.

The Wizards have been inconsistent this season as they have struggled to play without All-Star point guard who is out for the season with an Achilles injury. Washington has won just once in their last six games and they are 7-15 on the season, 4th in the Southeast Division. On the other hand, the Hornets hope to close out their current homestand with a win after going 1-3 so far. Charlotte is 9-16 on the year and they are in third place in the Southeast Division.

Inconsistent Season

The Washington Wizards have not found consistency this season. The Wizards have not won more than two straight games but nor have they lost more than three straight games this season. Washington is 7-15 on the season and is currently in 4th place in the Southeast Division.

Bradley Beal leads the Wizards in scoring at 28.3 points per game this season. Beal is also the team’s top passer at 7.0 assists per game. Thomas Bryant is contributing 13.9 points and 8.5 rebounds but is currently out of action due to injury. David Bertans is scoring 14.4 points per game while Rui Hachimura is putting up 14.1 points per game this season.

Washington is third in the NBA in scoring at 118.1 points per game this season. They are the top passing team in the league at 28.3 dimes per contest. The Wizards, however, are next to last in rebounding at 41.7 boards grabbed per contest and they have the worst scoring defense in the league at 121.9 points per game allowed.

Offensive Struggles

The Charlotte Hornets offense has struggled in their last five games. The Hornets have not scored more than 107 points in their last five games played and they have gone 1-3 SU in the first four games of their current five-game homestand. In their last game, Charlotte lost by 15-points to the woeful Atlanta Hawks who recently broke out of a 10-game losing streak.

Devonte Graham leads the team in scoring at 19.1 points per game and he is also the team’s top passer at 7.8 assists per contest. Terry Rozier is scoring 17.9 points, grabbing 4.4 rebounds, and issuing 4.2 assists per game. Cody Zeller leads the team in rebounding at 7.7 boards grabbed per contest while also scoring 11.3 points per game.

The Hornets are 25th in the league in scoring at 105.4 points per game this season. They are allowing the 13th most points in the league at 112.8 points given up per game. They are last in rebounding at 41.6 boards grabbed per contest and Charlotte is 16th in passing at 24.2 assists per game this season.

Who Wins?

Washington is 1-5 SU in their last six games played. The Wizards are 1-5 SU in their last six games played on the road. The Hornets are 1-4 SU in their last five games played. Charlotte is 5-8 SU in 13 home games played so far this season. Head to head, the Hornets are 6-3 SU in their last nine meetings against the Wizards.

The Wizards are 3-9 SU in 12 road games played this season, and they have lost five out of their last six games including the last two. Washington is coming off a 16-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and they are playing this game without Isaiah Thomas, Thomas Bryant, and C.J. Miles.

Charlotte has won just once in their last five games played and they are currently 1-3 SU in this current five-game homestand. The Hornets are fresh off a 15-point loss to the lowly Atlanta Hawks. Charlotte’s frontline is depleted with Marvin Williams is listed as day to day along with P.J. Washington.

The Wizards defeated the Hornets 125-118 in their first meeting of the season in Washington. Bradley Beal had 30 points and 12 points in that game and he is coming off his worst shooting game of the season (5-18) against the Clippers. I expect Beal to have a bounce-back game here as he leads Washington to a road win.

Prediction: Washington Wizards

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The Wizards are 3-6 ATS in their last nine games played. Washington 7-4-1 ATS in 12 road games played this season, 4-1 ATS in their last five games played against the Eastern Conference, and 4-13 ATS in their last 17 December games. The Hornets are 1-4 ATS in their last five games played. Charlotte is 6-7 ATS in 13 home games played this season, 0-5 ATS in their last five games against the Southeast Division, and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 December games. Head to head, the Wizards are 4-2 ATS in their last six games played against the Hornets.

The Wizards have outscored the Hornets by an average of 3.4 points per game in their last 10 meetings. Marvin Williams is doubtful for this contest and P.J. Washington is listed as probable after suffering a sprained ankle in their last outing. Washington continues to miss John Wall and will be without Isaiah Thomas and Thomas Bryant but the Wizards beat the Sixers last week and will want to bounce back after losing back to back games to the Heat and Clippers.

Prediction: Washington Wizards -1.5

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These teams have combined to score an average of 233.2 points per game and 230.66 points per game in their last three meetings. The Wizards have seen the total go over 230 points in five out of their last seven games played, allow the most points in the league this season and are 4th in the NBA in scoring. The Hornets are in the bottom half in the league in scoring defense so I don’t expect much defense played in this game. I like these teams to hit the over.

These teams have combined to score an average of 233.2 points per game and 230.66 points per game in their last three meetings. The Wizards have seen the total go over 230 points in five out of their last seven games played, allow the most points in the league this season and are 4th in the NBA in scoring. The Hornets are in the bottom half in the league in scoring defense so I don’t expect much defense played in this game. I like these teams to hit the over.

Prediction: Over 231.5

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