Hornets vs. Wizards Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Dec. 23

The Charlotte Hornets (9-20) are welcoming in the Washington Wizards (5-22) for a matchup of Southeast Division rivals at Spectrum Center on December 23, 2025. It's the second matchup between the squads this season.

Charlotte is a 5.5-point favorite against Washington when the Hornets hit the court against the Wizards on Tuesday. The over/under is 232.5 points for the matchup.

Hornets vs. Wizards Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Arena: Spectrum Center
• Total: 232.5 points
• Spread: Hornets -5.5
• Moneyline: Hornets (-230), Wizards (+190)

How to watch Hornets vs. Wizards

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Hornets vs. Wizards

• The Hornets' 29 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 232.5 points 12 times.
• The Wizards have combined with their opponent to score more than 232.5 points in 18 of 27 games this season.
• These two teams average a combined 227.8 points per game, 4.7 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.
• Combined, these teams surrender 245.3 points per game, 12.8 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Hornets vs. Wizards

• Charlotte is 15-14-0 ATS this season.
• The Hornets have won their only game this season when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites.
• The Wizards have won 10 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 17 times.
• Washington has been an underdog by 5.5 points or more 23 times this season, and covered the spread in 10 of those games.
• The Hornets are 8-6 against the spread, and 6-8 overall, at home this year.
• Charlotte is unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 5.5-point favorite or greater at home.
• The Wizards are 3-12 overall, and 6-9 against the spread, on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Hornets vs. Wizards

• The Hornets have been the moneyline favorite three total times this season. They've gone 1-2 in those games.
• This season, the Wizards have won five out of the 25 games, or 20%, in which they've been the underdog.
• Charlotte has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -230 or shorter.
• This season, Washington has won five of its 23 games, or 21.7%, when it is the underdog by at least +190 on the moneyline.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Hornets' implied win probability is 69.7%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Hornets vs. Wizards

• Pick ATS: Hornets (- 5.5)
• Pick OU: Under (232.5)
  
• Prediction: Hornets 119 - Wizards 106
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