Wizards vs. Hornets: Odds and Expert Predictions for March 1, 2025
Analysis, odds, and predictions for the NBA matchup between the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets, including key player updates and betting insights.
The Washington Wizards will aim for a season sweep against the Charlotte Hornets in a Southeast Division showdown on Saturday. Washington is reeling from a 129-121 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, while Charlotte fell to Dallas with a score of 103-96 on Thursday. The Wizards (10-48) have lost seven of their last eight games and are 4-22 on the road this season. Meanwhile, the Hornets (14-44) have struggled too, winning just twice since January 20 and facing a daunting stretch of losses, averaging 30.4 points lost over their past five games.
Key Player Updates
- Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) and Jordan Poole (elbow) are out for the Wizards. Alex Sarr (ankle) is questionable for the Hornets, while LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Jusuf Nurkic (illness) also carry injury concerns.
Betting Odds
- Wizards vs. Hornets spread: Charlotte -4
- Over/under: 220 points
- Money line: Charlotte -181, Washington +151
Recent Form
- The Wizards are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games.
- Charlotte has hit the team under 50 times in their last 80 games, earning +16.67 units.
The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated this game 10,000 times, leaning Under the total and identifying one spread bet hitting nearly 70% of the time. To see detailed predictions, visit SportsLine.
