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Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards: Both teams have a difficult season
The Washington Wizards are hosting the Charlotte Hornets on Friday at Capitol One Arena.
The Hornets have lost the last five games
The Charlotte Hornets are 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 15-47 record. They have lost the last five games and are coming off a 101-89 loss to the Orlando Magic. The Hornets are second-to-last in the league, scoring 107.3 points per game, and are ranked 11th, shooting 78.7% from the free-throw line. Lamelo Ball leads the Hornets, averaging 23.9 points and 8 assists per game.
The Wizards are the worst team in the league
The Washington Wizards are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference with the worst record in the league of 9 points and 53 losses. They have lost the last 16 games and are coming off a 119-109 loss to the Orlando Magic. The Wizards are 15th in the league, scoring 114.5 points per game, and are ranked fourth in the league with 92 field goal attempts per game. Kyle Kuzma is the leading scorer for the Wizards, scoring 22.2 points per game.
Betting Trends
These two teams have played under the total point line in 10 of the last 14 head-to-head games. The Wizards have played under the total point line in 10 of their last 13 games against teams from the Eastern Conference. The Hornets have done so in 9 of their last 10 games overall, in 6 of the last 7 road games, and 4 of the last 5 games against teams from the Southeast Division.
Prediction and Conclusion
Both teams are having a disappointing season, and that is especially the case with the Wizards. They haven’t won a game since January and are currently on a 16-game losing streak. Things are simply not going well in DC, and they will probably tank for the rest of the season. The Hornets made significant changes during the season, and the good news is that rookie Brandon Miller is developing well, and Vasilije Micic proved to be a real asset at the point guard spot. Anyway, both teams are struggling offensively, and with the total point line set at 226.5, this game will most likely end under it.
