Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/23
The Washington Wizards will visit the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on December 23, 2025. The Wizards have had a tough season so far with a record of 5-22. Their recent game against the San Antonio Spurs ended in a 113-124 loss.
On the other side, the Charlotte Hornets hold a record of 9-20. They also faced a defeat in their last game, losing 132-139 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams are in the Eastern Conference and looking to improve their standings.
Wizards vs Hornets Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets
- Venue: Spectrum Center
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Betting Odds: Wizards Spread +5.5 (-110), Hornets Spread -5.5 (-111), Wizards MoneyLine +188, Hornets MoneyLine -227, Over/Under 234.5
Washington Wizards Team Preview
The Washington Wizards are coming off a mixed set of recent games. In their last game, they lost to the San Antonio Spurs by 11 points with a score of 124-113. Bub Carrington led the team with 21 points, while Tristan Vukcevic contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds.
In a previous game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Wizards managed a win with a score of 130-122. Kyshawn George and CJ McCollum both scored 28 points, showing strong offensive play. Alexandre Sarr also added 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, helping secure the victory.
Currently, the Wizards average 112.7 points per game, ranking them 26th in the league. They struggle on defense, allowing 126.1 points per game, which is 29th. Key players like CJ McCollum and Alexandre Sarr will need to step up as they prepare for their next game against the Charlotte Hornets.
Charlotte Hornets Team Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are looking to bounce back after recent losses. They dropped their last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 139-132. LaMelo Ball led the team with 23 points and 9 assists in that effort.
Offensively, the Hornets rank 19th in points per game with 115.1. They are strong from beyond the arc, making 14.6 three-pointers per game, which ranks 6th in the league. Their free throw percentage is also impressive, sitting at 81.6%, placing them 5th overall.
The Hornets’ defense has room for improvement, allowing 119.2 points per game. They excel in limiting opponent free throws, ranking 1st in free throw attempts allowed. However, they struggle to defend the three-point line, as opponents shoot 38.7% from deep, which is the highest in the league.
BTB Betting Pick
The Hornets are favored by 5.5 points against the Wizards. The Wizards allow 126.1 points per game, while the Hornets score 115.1 points per game. Considering the Hornets’ better defense, they are likely to cover the spread. A projected score could be Hornets 122, Wizards 114.
The over/under line for the game is set at 234.5 points. The Wizards’ defense allows many points, and the Hornets also allow 119.2 points per game. With both teams struggling defensively, the total points might exceed the line. A projected total of 236 points suggests taking the over.