NBA Preseason/Monday's Picks

The Charlotte Hornets are still in search of their first preseason victory as they host the Washington Wizards tonight. Tip off is 7:00 pm ET at Spectrum Center.

Vegas has Charlotte listed as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under set at 217.0.

The Hornets (0-3) are coming off a 112-103 loss to Boston on Friday that was at least closer than the first two losses, which came by a combined margin of 66 points. LaMelo Ball led the way for Charlotte with 23 points.

The Wizards (0-2) are also winless on the preseason after dropping both games to Golden State in Japan. This will be Washington’s first time back on the court since October 2.

Dunkel has the Hornets breaking through with a victory and covering the Vegas line, while the offenses push the final score OVER the Vegas total.

Dunkel’s Pick: Charlotte (-3 ½); OVER.

Below are all of Dunkel’s picks for today’s NBA preseason schedule:

OCTOBER 10

Washington at Charlotte
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 104.720; Charlotte 113.204
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 8 ½; 224
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 3 ½; 217
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-3 ½); Over

Philadelphia at Cleveland
Time: 7:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 117.263; Cleveland 120.221
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 3; 227
Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 222
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland; Over

Houston at Miami
Time: 7:30 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 125.674; Miami 120.435
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 5; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 8 ½; 219
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+8 ½); Under

Phoenix at Denver
Time: 9:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 116.895; Denver 121.426
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 4 ½; 216
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 4 ½; 219
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+4 ½); Under

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