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The Charlotte Hornets<\/a> (26-31) and Washington Wizards<\/a> (16-39) meet Sunday at 6 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s<\/a> NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n Season series: Hornets lead 3-0, with 139-113, 126-109, and 119-115 victories<\/p>\n The Hornets lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-113 Friday, covering as a 5.5-point home underdog with the Over (229.5) cashing. Charlotte has lost 2 straight and 3 of its last 4 contests. Despite its recent play, it is still 10-3 over its last 13 games, having gone 10-3 against the spread (ATS) in that span as well.<\/p>\n The Wizards beat the Indiana Pacers<\/a> 131-118 Friday, covering as a 1-point home favorite as the Over (230.5) cleared with ease. Washington has won 2 straight games, just its fourth time this season winning 2 in a row. It has covered in both wins and is 24-31 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n Watch the NBA on Fubo!<\/a>Hornets at Wizards odds<\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:31 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n Moneyline (ML): Hornets -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Wizards +425 (bet $100 to win $425)Against the spread (ATS): Hornets -11.5 (-110) | Wizards +11.5 (-110)Over\/Under (O\/U): 227.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Hornets at Wizards key injuries<\/p>\n Hornets<\/p>\n F Miles Bridges (suspension) outF Moussa Diabate (suspension) outG Coby White (calf) out<\/p>\n Wizards<\/p>\n F\u00a0Anthony Davis\u00a0(finger) outG Kyshawn George (toe) questionableG\u00a0D’Angelo Russell\u00a0(not with team) outC\u00a0Alex Sarr\u00a0(hamstring) outG\u00a0Trae Young\u00a0(knee) out<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hornets at Wizards picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n Hornets 124, Wizards 112<\/p>\n PASS.<\/p>\n Avoid this play. The Hornets (-600) should win with ease, but certainly aren’t worth 6 times your money, especially on the road.<\/p>\n BET HORNETS +11.5 (-110).<\/p>\n The Wizards have been awful as a sizable underdog as of late. They have failed to cover in their last 3 games as an underdog of 7 or greater, allowing at least 127 points in each of those contests.<\/p>\n The Hornets have covered in 3 straight games as a favorite, and they have rewarded bettors in 5 of their last 6 contests at home. Charlotte has given up 110 points or fewer in 3 of its last 4 games as well.<\/p>\n Back HORNETS +11.5 (-110).<\/p>\n BET OVER 227.5 (-105).<\/p>\n The Wizards’ defense has been atrocious against quality teams. They’ve given up at least 117 points in 6 of their last 7 games and will be facing a potent Charlotte attack.<\/p>\n The Hornets have gone north of the total in 2 of their last 3 away games, scoring at least 123 points both times the Over hit. 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