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NBA · Oct 30, 2026 · Capital One ArenaWashington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets

Washington Wizards logo
Home · Balanced unit
Fri Oct 30 · 23:00 UTC
Tip-off
Away · Cold shooting unit
Charlotte Hornets logo

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Match summary

Our model projects Washington Wizards 116, Charlotte Hornets 106, with the Wizards favored in this NBA matchup. Kyshawn George and Grayson Allen lead the prop board.

The combined 222.5-point projection runs below the NBA’s 229.1 combined-points average. Wizards score 115.3 a game and concede 114.7; Hornets score 98.9 and concede 112.1.

Wizards sit 10th in the NBA standings, Hornets sit 6th. Tip-off at Capital One Arena. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.

Smart angle · prediction & projected score

Model projection.

Model pick
Washington Wizards
72% chance to win
Strong lean · projected margin -9.5
Projected score
116.0 – 106.5
Washington Wizards · Charlotte Hornets
Projected total
222.5
Combined points
Win probability
72%
28%
Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets

Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. Win probability is the chance to win the game, not to cover the margin. 18+, gamble responsibly.

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Team Profile

Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards

7 games
Record4-3
Last 5 (most recent first)LLWLW
Home record2-2 (50%)
Away record2-1 (66.7%)
PPG for / against115.3 / 114.7
Last meetings

Charlotte Hornets logo Charlotte Hornets

7 games
Record3-4
Last 5 (most recent first)LWWLW
Home record2-2 (50%)
Away record1-2 (33.3%)
PPG for / against98.9 / 112.1
Last meetings

2026-2027 season to 2026-10-30. PPG = points per game.

Odds & markets

3-Way result · Home / Draw / Away

BookmakerWashington WizardsDrawCharlotte Hornets
Marathonbet1.8816.002.01
Stake1.9011.252.00

Total points · Over / Under 221.5

Asian handicap · 1.5 pts

BookmakerWashington Wizards -1.5Charlotte Hornets +1.5
Rainbet1.992.11
Marathonbet1.952.06
Stake1.952.05

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Player props · best lines across the book

Best Over and Under price for the most-quoted players in this matchup. Lines update with the partner books.

PlayerMarketLineBest OverBest Under
Kyshawn GeorgePts + Ast17.51.85 Stake1.82 Stake
Grayson AllenPts + Ast19.51.80 Stake1.87 Stake
Moussa DiabatePts + Ast10.51.83 Stake1.83 Stake
Brandon MillerPts + Ast30.51.87 Stake1.80 Stake
Alex SarrPts + Ast11.51.78 Stake1.88 Stake
Trae YoungPts + Ast27.51.90 Stake1.78 Stake
AJ DybantsaPts + Ast15.51.75 Stake1.91 Stake
Dennis SchroderPts + Ast19.51.78 Stake1.88 Stake
Sion JamesPts + Ast9.51.83 Stake1.83 Stake
Anthony DavisPts + Ast23.51.83 Stake1.83 Stake

Pre-match angle

The model line: Wizards by 9.5, total 222.5.

Wizards at home: 2–2 SU, 115.3 PPG. Hornets on the road: 1–2 SU, 98.9 PPG.

Head-to-head, last meetings

Charlotte Hornets lead 5-4 across the last 9 meetings on record. Most recent: Charlotte Hornets won 110-103 on 26 Oct 2026.

Oct 26, 2026 Charlotte Hornets 110 vs 103 Washington Wizards NBA
Feb 22, 2026 Washington Wizards 112 vs 129 Charlotte Hornets NBA
Jan 24, 2026 Charlotte Hornets 119 vs 115 Washington Wizards NBA
Dec 24, 2025 Charlotte Hornets 126 vs 109 Washington Wizards NBA
Oct 26, 2025 Washington Wizards 113 vs 139 Charlotte Hornets NBA
Mar 01, 2025 Charlotte Hornets 100 vs 113 Washington Wizards NBA
Feb 04, 2025 Charlotte Hornets 114 vs 124 Washington Wizards NBA
Dec 27, 2024 Washington Wizards 113 vs 110 Charlotte Hornets NBA
Dec 20, 2024 Washington Wizards 123 vs 114 Charlotte Hornets NBA

League standings snapshot · NBA 2026-2027

#TeamWLPFPALast 5 (most recent first)
10
Washington WizardsWizards
2 3 568 579 LLWLW
6
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3 2 505 541 LWWLW

Current season as available on the live data feed.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets live?
Open the Watch guide section for partner streams and official league viewing guides. Account requirements and country restrictions apply.
What time does Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets tip-off?
Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets tips off Fri Oct 30 · 23:00 UTC at Capital One Arena. Times use your device timezone unless you change it on the homepage.
Who is favoured in Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets?
Washington Wizards are the betting favourites, at an average price of 1.86 against 1.96 for Charlotte Hornets across 3 bookmakers in the odds table. Prices can change before tip-off.
What is the head-to-head record between Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets?
Charlotte Hornets lead 5-4 across the last 9 meetings on record. Most recent: Charlotte Hornets won 110-103 on 26 Oct 2026. The full list is in the Head-to-head section.

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