Hornets vs. Wizards Picks & Best Bets 26th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
- NBA Odds
The Washington Wizards will face the Charlotte Hornets in NBA action on Thursday at Capital One Arena, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Jordan Poole, Malcolm Brogdon and Alexandre Sarr are expected to lead the way for the Wizards, while the Hornets have LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges.
We performed 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to identify the best Hornets vs. Wizards bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Hornets will likely win with a projected final score of 116-112.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Hornets vs. Wizards Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Hornets vs. Wizards picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Hornets vs. Wizards Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, December 26th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Capital One Arena
- Spread: Hornets -4.5 / Wizards +4.5
- Moneyline: Hornets -185 / Wizards +160
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 229.5 Points (-115/-105)
Wizards +4.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Wizards have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Hornets have a probability of 47%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Wizards +4.5, providing a favorable 1.4% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 229.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis indicates a slightly higher probability that the total will stay under 229.5 points, which presents better value compared to betting on the over.
Hornets vs. Wizards Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Charlotte Hornets at -185 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Washington Wizards are available at +160 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Hornets are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 65% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Hornets present the best betting value, with the odds of -185 available at DraftKings Sportsbook making it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Hornets vs. Wizards
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Hornets vs. Wizards game.
Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMelo Ball | 29 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Brandon Miller | 18 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Miles Bridges | 17 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Mark Williams | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Green | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Brandon Miller Under 3.5 3-Pointers (-110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller Under 3.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Hornets is on Brandon Miller to record under 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 6.1% on the -110 odds offered by BetMGM.
Washington Wizards Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Poole | 21 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 16 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Alexandre Sarr | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Jordan Poole Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+130)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Poole Over 3.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our best prop bet for the Wizards is on Jordan Poole to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.5% on the +130 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Hornets vs. Wizards Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Hornets vs. Wizards trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Miles Bridges Over 6.5 Total Rebounds
Miles Bridges has recorded more than 6.5 rebounds in 9 of his last 12 appearances (75% success rate). You can wager on him to record 7+ rebounds again at odds of -130 (57% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Jordan Poole Over 1.5 Total Steals
Jordan Poole has had more than 1.5 steals in 16 of his last 25 games (64%). You can place a bet on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +128 (44%), available at Bet365.
Bilal Coulibaly Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Bilal Coulibaly has had more than 2.5 turnovers in 6 of his last 10 games (60%). You can bet on him to record over 2.5 turnovers again at odds of +145 (41%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jordan Poole of the Wizards to put up over 3.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Wizards +4.5 to cover.
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