Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards have not enjoyed a good opening of the new 2024-25 season. Their miserable record is now at 3-21, and are currently on a three-game losing streak after breaking their record of 15 games without a win with a victory over the Denver Nuggets on December 8. 

Ranking dead last in their division as well as their conference their last three games have been a testament to their form this season as they lost their most recent game to the Boston Celtics at home and were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Memphis Grizzlies in their two games before the defeat against the Massachusetts side. Offensively a stink job with an average of 107.1 points per game the Wizards rank 3rd from the bottom on the defensive front while they are bad defensively too with 123.0 points conceded per game which is the worst figure in the league.

Jordan Poole is without a doubt the best player that the Wizards have on their team as he averages 20.3 points and 5.1 assists per game. The former Warriors star has also started 22 of his team’s 24 games which is the third most of any player in the squad and could have been tied with Jonas Valanciunas if not for his injury. Kyle Kuzma is an integral part of the squad too but the forward has been out for the past seven games as he is under observation for a rib injury, he sustained against the Bucks. Tristan Vuckcevic, Malcolm Brogdon, Corey Kispert, Kyshawn George, and Saddiq Bey will all miss out alongside Kuzma.

The Wizards are also a below-average rebounding team, recording just 42.3 rebounds with 4.1 blocks per game. While they do a fine job of holding up 24.7 assists per game and a shooting efficiency of 52.3% on 2-point attempts, they are abysmal at 3-point shooting and an abysmal 32.8%.

Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets have been on a very similar trajectory to the Washington Wizards, while the North Carolina side didn’t have a 15-game losing streak like the Wizards the Hornets were on an 8-game run without a win before their win against the Indiana Pacers (113-109) on December 9. The Hornets followed up that win with a loss to the Chicago Bulls at the United Center which means they have lost two of their last three games. 

This poor run has put them third from the bottom in the Eastern Conference while they are 4th in the South East Division with a record of 7 wins and 18 losses. The Hornets had a great offensive display at the start of the season but in their past few games have struggled on the offensive front with their defensive game getting much better.  

The Hornets are currently averaging 106.6 points per game, which is the second-lowest scoring total in the Eastern Conference. However, their defensive performance has improved, as they are conceding an average of 112.4 points per game, which is similar to the Cleveland Cavaliers' average of 111.2 points allowed. The Hornets also average 12.3 offensive rebounds per game and have a shooting percentage of 49.0% from the 2-point line.

 LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Miles Bridges have been the standout players for the team. Ball is averaging an impressive 31.1 points per game but has only made 18 starts due to injury, which has kept him out for a significant portion of the early season. He is still unavailable at the time of this writing. 

Tre Mann and Grant Williams are also currently sidelined, leading to changes in the starting lineup. In Ball’s absence, Vasilije Micic is expected to start at point guard, with Brandon Miller at shooting guard. Josh Green and Miles Bridges will likely retain their roles as forwards, while Mark Williams will take the position of center for the Hornets.

Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets Match Prediction & Analysis

The two teams have been inconsistent, to say the least as they sit two places off one another in the Eastern Conference table. Washington Wizards have a record of 2-11 at home and 1-10 away and are unlikely to get the win despite the likes of Jordan Poole and Marvin Bagley III performing in the recent games. 

Hornets on the other hand have a 5-9 home record and a 2-9 away form. On the spread, the Hornets have a better record of 14-11-0 which leaves them with 56.0% across the spread while the Wizards are dead last in the spread rankings with an 8-15-1 record and a 34.8% cover.

Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets Player Stats

WASHINGTON WIZARDS vs CHARLOTTE HORNETS
Winning Prediction

Given their current forms, no one team should come out on top since both sides have been on losing streaks in the recent past. The North Carolina team has a slightly better run but it isn’t much better than what the Wizards have mustered up so far this season. 

Furthermore, both teams are missing out on their star players with the Hornets missing LaMelo Ball while the Wizards have lost Kyle Kuzma in the recent games. It will be a tough match to call but the home advantage should count on the night for the Wizards despite their scathing odds.  

Washington Wizards to Win!

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