The Washington Wizards (2-1) and Charlotte Hornets (2-1) meet Monday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Hornets won 4-0
The Wizards passed their first road test of the season Saturday, defeating the Chicago Bulls 124-120 to open a 3-game trip. Washington covered as a 1.5-point underdog while the Over (243.5) cashed. G Trae Young led the way with 25 points and 9 assists, while F Kyshawn George added 22 points and 9 rebounds and F Anthony Davis chipped in 19.
The Hornets pulled off a 115-110 upset over the Miami Heat Saturday, winning outright as 4.5-point home
underdogs while the Under (227.5) cashed. F Brandon Miller led the charge with 34 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. G Dennis Schroder added 25 points, while C Naz Reid chipped in 23 and G Grayson Allen scored 20.
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Wizards at Hornets odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Hornets -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +2.5 (-115) | Hornets -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Wizards at Hornets key injuries
Magic
- F AJ Dybantsa (ankle) out
- F Tristan Vukcevic (hip) out
Hornets
- G Kon Knueppel (hamstring) out
- G Coby White (calf) out
- F Grant Williams (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Wizards at Hornets picks and predictions
Prediction
Wizards 115, Hornets 107
Moneyline
BET WIZARDS (+105).
Washington enters Monday's matchup against Charlotte with momentum after a 124-120 victory at Chicago. Veterans Young and Davis lead a young Wizards squad. Washington's balanced offense should create problems for a Hornets team struggling with consistency.
Charlotte is coming off a 115-110 win over Miami, but previously suffered a 47-point blowout loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Hornets also nearly squandered a 23-point lead against the Heat and remain shorthanded with White and Williams sidelined.
Washington has performed well in Charlotte, going 5-1 against the spread in its last 6 visits. With Young directing the offense and Davis providing a strong interior presence, the Wizards have the offensive firepower to capitalize on Charlotte's defensive weaknesses and secure another road victory.
Against the spread
PASS.
No need to play with the spread when it's this small, keep your bet to the moneyline and the better value.
Over/Under
BET OVER 229.5 (-110).
Charlotte has seen the Under cash in 4 straight games and 6 of its last 8 at home, dating back to last season. The Hornets will also be without guards Knueppel and White, limiting their offensive options. Washington is missing No. 1 pick rookie Dybantsa, creating additional scoring concerns. With both teams shorthanded and projections pointing toward a combined total in the mid-220s, Monday's matchup could feature fewer points than expected.
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