Hornets vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 24

The Charlotte Hornets (17-28) will try to snap a five-game home losing skid when hosting the Washington Wizards (10-33) on January 24, 2026. The Hornets are currently substantial 10.5-point favorites over the Wizards. A 233.5-point total has been set for the matchup.

Here's everything you need to know about the Hornets-Wizards game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Hornets vs. Wizards Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET
• Where: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina
• TV: FDSSE and MNMT
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Hornets vs. Wizards Prediction

ATS Pick: Hornets (- 10.5)
O/U Pick: Under (233.5)
Score Prediction: Hornets 122 - Wizards 111

Hornets vs. Wizards Betting Insights

• This season, the Hornets games have finished over 233.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 19 (out of 45) times.
• This year, 25 of the Wizards' 43 total matchups have gone over 233.5 total points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 5.4 fewer points per game (228.1) than this matchup's total of 233.5 points.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 238.7 points per game, 5.2 more than the over/under in this game.
• Charlotte has won four of the seven contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Washington has come away with nine wins in the 40 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• Charlotte has won both of its last two head-to-head meetings with Washington.
• The Hornets also have a 2-0 record against the spread when playing the Wizards.

Hornets Recent Trends

• The Hornets have gone 5-5 in their past 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
• Charlotte's average total over the last 10 games is 1.2 points fewer than the 233.5 total listed for this matchup.
• The Hornets have 26 wins against the spread in 45 games this season.
• Hornets games this year have hit the over 41.9% of the time (18 out of 43 games with a set point total).
• The 115.9 points per game the Hornets put up are 7.3 fewer points than the Wizards give up (123.2).
• When Charlotte scores more than 123.2 points, it is 11-2 against the spread and 9-4 overall.
• This season, the Hornets have a 46% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.5% lower than the 47.5% of shots the Wizards' opponents have knocked down.
• The Hornets have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 11 times in 20 games at home, and they've covered 15 times in 25 games when playing on the road.
• Charlotte has eclipsed the over/under in seven of 20 home games (35%). It has fared better in road games, going over the total in 11 of 25 matchups (44%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Hornets have won a higher percentage of their games when playing at home (.667) compared to road games (.500).

Hornets Recent Stats

Hornets Leaders

• Miles Bridges posts 18.7 points, 6.3 boards and 3.5 assists per game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.2% from beyond the arc with 2.2 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Kon Knueppel puts up 19 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• LaMelo Ball posts 19.3 points, 5.1 boards and 7.5 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Moussa Diabate averages 8 points, 1.4 assists and 8.2 rebounds.
• Brandon Miller averages 20 points, 3.4 assists and 4.2 rebounds.

Hornets Player Props

Wizards Recent Trends

• The Wizards are 3-7 against the spread and 1-9 overall over their past 10 games.
• Washington and its opponents have combined to score an average of 232.4 combined points over its last 10 games, 1.1 less than the 233.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Wizards have played 43 games, with 17 wins against the spread.
• Washington has an against the spread record of 9-14 in its 23 games as an underdog of 10.5 points or more this season.
• Wizards games this year have gone over the point total 21 times in 43 opportunities (48.8%).
• The Wizards score an average of 112.2 points per game, only 3.3 fewer points than the 115.5 the Hornets allow.
• Washington is 11-3 against the spread and 8-6 overall when it scores more than 115.5 points.
• The Wizards have shot at a 45.9% rate from the field this season, 1.8 percentage points below the 47.7% shooting opponents of the Hornets have averaged.
• Against the spread, the Wizards have been better at home (9-12-0) than on the road (8-14-0).
• Washington's games have gone above the over/under 52.4% of the time at home (11 of 21), and 45.5% of the time away (10 of 22).

Wizards Recent Stats

Wizards Leaders

• Alex Sarr is putting up 17.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest. He's also sinking 50.2% of his shots from the field.
• The Wizards are receiving 15.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5 assists per game from Kyshawn George this season.
• The Wizards are getting 9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game from Bub Carrington this season.
• Justin Champagnie gets the Wizards 7.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while delivering 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• Tre Johnson gets the Wizards 12.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while posting 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

Wizards Player Props

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