Wizards vs. Hornets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 8, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 7, 2024

The Washington Wizards (9-53) host the Charlotte Hornets (15-47) on March 8, 2024 at Capital One Arena. The Wizards are favored by 2.5 points as they look to break out of a cold spell. They’re losers of 16 in a row and are 0-10 in their last 10 games. The over/under for the matchup is 226 points.

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Wizards vs. Hornets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Wizards -2.5 226

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Injury Report as of March 8

Wizards: Landry Shamet: Questionable (Calf), Marvin Bagley: Out (Back), Marvin Bagley: Out (Back), Isaiah Livers: Out (Hip)

Hornets: Kai Jones: Out (Personal), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Seth Curry: Out (Ankle), Cody Martin: Out (Ankle), Tre Mann: Questionable (Groin), Tre Mann: Questionable (Groin), LaMelo Ball: Out (Ankle), Mark Williams: Out (Back), Frank Ntilikina: Questionable (Hip)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Wizards (-2.5)
Total Pick Over (226)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Wizards vs. Hornets Stat Rankings

Wizards Avg. (Rank) Hornets Avg. (Rank)
114.5 (15th) Points Scored 107.3 (29th)
124.6 (30th) Points Allowed 117.7 (21st)
40.7 (30th) Rebounds 40.9 (29th)
9.4 (25th) Off. Rebounds 9.8 (23rd)
12.3 (19th) 3pt Made 12.0 (21st)
28.2 (9th) Assists 24.7 (26th)
13.5 (21st) Turnovers 13.1 (19th)

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Wizards Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kyle Kuzma 60 22.3 6.5 4.1 0.5 0.7 2.3
Jordan Poole 60 16.7 2.5 3.7 1.1 0.3 2.2
Deni Avdija 59 13.7 6.7 3.7 0.8 0.4 1.2
Corey Kispert 60 12.2 2.5 1.7 0.4 0.2 2
Tyus Jones 62 12.2 2.7 7.2 1.1 0.3 1.6

Hornets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Miles Bridges 51 21.1 7.4 3.3 1.1 0.5 2.4
Brandon Miller 55 16.7 4.2 2.4 0.9 0.5 2.4
Grant Williams 11 13.7 5.5 2.3 0.5 0.5 1.6
Tre Mann 11 11.6 5.2 4.7 1.6 0 1.5
Nick Richards 52 9.9 7.9 0.8 0.3 1.3 0

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Wizards are 28-33-1 this season.
  • Washington is winless ATS (0-2) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this year.
  • The Wizards have played 62 games this season, and 31 of them have hit the over.
  • Washington’s games have had more than 226 points scored on 45 occasions this season.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 226 points, 13.1 fewer than the average total in this season’s Wizards contests.
  • The Hornets’ record against the spread is 24-37-1.
  • Charlotte’s ATS record as a 2.5-point underdog or greater is 24-32-1.
  • There have been 29 Hornets games (out of 62) that went over the total this year.
  • There have been 32 Charlotte’s games this season with more than 226 points scored.
  • Hornets games average 225.0 total points, 1.0 less than the total for this matchup.

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