The Washington Wizards will travel to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night in the final game before both teams take off for Christmas. Both of these teams have failed to win 10 games on the season so far, but someone has to win when they face off at Spectrum Center. Before tip-off, you can continue reading to get my Wizards vs Hornets prediction below.
Our Wizards vs Hornets Pick
Pick: | Over 232.5 |
Confidence: | 4/5 |
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Washington Wizards @ Charlotte Hornets
- Date & Time: December 23, 2025, 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
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Key Storylines
- Washington’s season has been difficult, sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings and coping with ongoing injuries to key players such as Cam Whitmore and Bilal Coulibaly. Washington is 5-22 for the season and they will try to avoid a second consecutive loss in this contest.
- The Hornets have been somewhat better, but they are still positioned under .500. The Hornets are working to build consistency, with growing contributions from young talent like Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller. Charlotte gave up 139 points in their last game, a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Charlott needs to be better on defense if they want any shot at getting a win before the holiday.
- Charlotte’s star LaMelo Ball is listed as questionable but recently returned from injury with a 28-point, 13-assist performance. He could have a major influence on this game if he suits up, though his presence hasn't impacted winning in any meaningful way.
- Both teams rank in the lower tier of NBA defensive ratings, suggesting this game could have a high-scoring potential. Both teams have plenty of offensive weapons and we could see some big numbers on the scoreboard again here.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- The Hornets won the first meeting between these teams by a score of 139-113 in Washington.
- Washington is 10-17 against the spread this season.
- Charlotte is 15-14 against the spread going into Tuesday night.
- Washington has gone over the total in 16 of their first 27 games.
- The under has hit in 18 of Charlotte's first 29 games.
Best Player Props to Watch
Player | Prop |
|---|
Miles Bridges | Over 20.5 Points |
CJ McCollum | Over 2.5 Made Threes |
LaMelo Ball | Over 7.5 Assists |
Wizards vs Hornets Model Projection
Score Projection: Wizards 116 – Hornets 126
Win Probability: Wizards 32%, Hornets 68%
Final Thoughts
I'm going to take the over in this contest between the Wizards and Hornets in Charlotte. Both of these teams are dreadful defensively and that trend should continue in this game, with both teams likely to put up points in high quantities. Kon Knueppel will be especially impressive again for the Hornets in what could be an entertaining game between two bad teams.
Jay Sanin
Jay Sanin is the GM and Head of Sports at ATS.io. He has been writing about sports gambling since 2013, handicapping tens of thousands of sporting events. He plays sides and totals aggressively across most sports and is more selective in player prop markets. He does his own modeling across most sports, and his family is jealous of how much time he spends on his precious spreadsheets.
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