Hornets vs. Wizards betting: NBA preview for Jan. 24

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The Washington Wizards (10-33) are heavy, 11.5-point underdogs as they try to stop an eight-game losing streak when they visit the Charlotte Hornets (17-28) on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Spectrum Center. The contest airs at 12 p.m. ET on FDSSE and MNMT. The point total for the matchup is set at 233.5.

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Hornets Cover -11.5 vs Wizards -111

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Hornets vs. Wizards betting lines

  • Hornets odds to win: -532
  • Wizards odds to win: +396
  • Spread: Hornets (-11.5)
  • Total: 233.5
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Extra (South)
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Hornets Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Charlotte is 7-13 in home contests and have covered the spread 11 times at home.
  • The Hornets have hit the over in seven of their 20 home games this year with a set over/under (35%).
  • This season at home, Charlotte and its opponents have averaged a total of 233.8 points per contest, 0.3 points greater than the over/under for this contest.

Hornets Recent Trends

  • The Hornets have a 5-5 record straight-up in their last 10 contests, while covering the spread six times in those games.
  • The Hornets’ past 10 contests saw four hit the over.
  • The Hornets’ last 10 outings have ended with an average of 232.3 points scored. That’s 1.2 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
  • During their past 10 games, the Hornets have a points-per-game average 0.4 points above their season-long scoring average.

Hornets Betting Records

  • The Hornets have won four of the seven games they were favored on the moneyline this season (57.1%).
  • Charlotte has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -532 or shorter.
  • The Hornets have an implied moneyline win probability of 84.2% in this game.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46 (24th in NBA) 47.7 (22nd) 45.6 (sixth) 40 (second) 26.5 (13th) 14.6 (23rd)

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Wizards Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • The Wizards are 4-18 in road contests with an 8-14 record against the spread on the road.
  • The Wizards have hit the over on a set point total in a road game 10 times this season.
  • The Wizards and their opponents have averaged a total of 234.6 points per road contest this season, 1.1 points greater than this game’s posted total.

Wizards Recent Trends

  • The Wizards are 1-9 overall and 3-7 against the spread over their past 10 contests.
  • Wizards’ last 10 contests saw four hit the over.
  • The last 10 Wizards games averaged 232.5 total points, one fewer point than this matchup’s point total.
  • Over the last 10 games, the Wizards are scoring 108.3 points per game compared to their 112.2 season average.

Wizards Betting Records

  • Washington has won nine, or 22.5%, of the 40 games it has played as underdogs this season.
  • The Wizards have entered 18 games this season as the underdog by +396 or more and is 2-16 in those contests.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 20.2% chance of a victory for the Wizards.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.9 (25th in NBA) 47.5 (21st) 43.9 (17th) 47.4 (29th) 25 (23rd) 15.3 (28th)
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