Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards prediction

Recent results

• Charlotte Hornets: 3 wins from the last 5, average margin −7.2 points (L 89–97 @ DET, W 110–103 v WSH, W 115–110 v MIA, L 81–128 v ATL, W 110–103 @ BKN).
• Washington Wizards: 2 wins from the last 5, average margin −2.2 points (L 111–121 @ CLE, L 103–110 @ CHA, W 124–120 @ CHI, L 102–112 v TOR, W 128–116 v MIL).

These teams have already met 1 time this season. Results are taken from final scores, most recent first.

Our pre-game preview

Charlotte Hornets are our pick on the road against the Washington Wizards. The model gives them a 58% chance of winning, which makes this game a lean (55 to 65%).

Washington Wizards rate slightly stronger on the rosters we expect (94.1 to 82.6 on our team-strength rating), but rest and form push the pick to Charlotte Hornets.

Recent form: Charlotte Hornets have been winning by 1.3 points a game, while Washington Wizards have been losing by 8.8 points a game.

Injuries: Charlotte Hornets will be without Kon Knueppel (30 min a game), Grant Williams (20 min a game) and Coby White (20 min a game) and Washington Wizards will be without Jamir Watkins (24 min a game), Justin Champagnie (19 min a game) and Tristan Vukcevic (17 min a game). Players listed as unsure are counted by how likely they are to play.

Season so far: Charlotte Hornets are 3–7 and Washington Wizards are 4–6.

This preview was written from the data we had before the game.