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

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

Published Jan. 23, 2026 3:22 a.m. ET
Data Skrive

The Charlotte Hornets (17-28) aim to stop a five-game home losing streak when hosting the Washington Wizards (10-33) on January 24, 2026. The Hornets and the Wizards hit the court in a game without a line set.

Here is 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 and TV Channel

  • When: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 6 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:
O/U Pick: Under ()
Score Prediction: Hornets 122 - Wizards 111

Hornets Recent Trends

  • The Hornets have gone 5-5 over their past 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.
  • Against the spread, the Hornets are 26-19-0 this season.
  • Hornets games this year have gone over the point total 41.9% of the time (18 out of 43 games with a set point total).
  • The 115.9 points per game the Hornets score are 7.3 fewer points than the Wizards allow (123.2).
  • Charlotte is 11-2 against the spread and 9-4 overall when scoring more than 123.2 points.
  • The Hornets make 46.0% of their shots from the field this season, which is 1.5 percentage points lower than the Wizards have allowed to their opponents (47.5%).
  • Against the spread, the Hornets have performed worse when playing at home, covering 11 times in 20 home games, and 15 times in 25 road games.
  • Charlotte has eclipsed the total less often when playing at home, hitting the over in seven of 20 home matchups (35%). In road games, it has hit the over in 11 of 25 games (44%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, the Hornets have won two of three games when playing at home, good for a .667 winning percentage. They have won two of four games away from home (.500) as a moneyline favorite.

Hornets Recent Stats

Stat Average Rank
Points Scored 115.9 18
Points Allowed 115.5 14
Rebounds 45.6 6
Assists 26.5 13
Steals 6.8 30
Blocks 4.6 18

Hornets Leaders

  • Miles Bridges averages 18.7 points, 3.5 assists and 6.3 boards per contest.
  • Kon Knueppel puts up 19.0 points, 5.5 boards and 3.5 assists per game, shooting 48.2% from the floor and 42.3% from downtown with 3.3 made treys per contest (eighth in NBA).
  • LaMelo Ball puts up 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 puts up 8.0 points, 8.2 boards and 1.4 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 1.0 block.
  • Brandon Miller averages 20.0 points, 3.4 assists and 4.2 boards.

Wizards Recent Trends

  • The Wizards have a 3-7 record against the spread while going 1-9 overall in their last 10 games.
  • Against the spread, the Wizards are 17-26-0 this season.
  • Wizards games this year have gone over the point total 21 times in 43 opportunities (48.8%).
  • The Wizards' 112.2 points per game are just 3.3 fewer points than the 115.5 the Hornets give up to opponents.
  • Washington has put together an 11-3 ATS record and an 8-6 overall record in games 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 less than the 47.7% shooting opponents of the Hornets have averaged.
  • The Wizards' winning percentage against the spread at home is .429 (9-12-0). On the road, it is .364 (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

Stat Average Rank
Points Scored 112.2 26
Points Allowed 123.2 29
Rebounds 43.9 17
Assists 25.0 23
Steals 7.3 28
Blocks 6.0 3

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 floor.
  • Kyshawn George is averaging 15.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists per contest. He's making 45.9% of his shots from the field and 39.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.2 triples per game.
  • The Wizards are receiving 9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game from Bub Carrington this season.
  • Justin Champagnie is putting up 7.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. He is draining 50.2% of his shots from the floor.
  • The Wizards are receiving 12.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from Tre Johnson this season.

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