Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NBA match.
The Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets are both floundering this season, stuck near the bottom of the standings. However, the hosts are showing slight progress, having recently defeated both the Charlotte Hornets and Denver Nuggets with Nikola Jokić. The visitors will find it challenging to counter the Wizards, as they have claimed victory in the last two head-to-head encounters.
Washington Wizards
The Wizards have dominated the Hornets at home, winning five of their last six meetings. Just last week, they bested the Hornets by nine points (123:114). Jordan Poole continues to be a standout performer for the Wizards, averaging 21.2 points per game and scoring 20+ points in four consecutive matches. Against the Hornets, he sank five three-pointers and made 7 of 15 from the field. Nearly the entire starting five excelled against such a weak opponent, with six players scoring 13 points or more.
Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets have won just once in their last 14 games. During this stretch, they've scored more than 108 points only three times. They rank among the lowest in the league in scoring (106.4 points per game, 28th in the NBA). Their field goal percentage is below 42.9% (30th), and points in the paint stand at 41.4 (28th). Even the return of LaMelo Ball, who averages 30.4 points, hasn't been enough. Although he has scored more than 20 points in two straight games, he cannot carry the team alone.
Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
The visitors struggle to score, with all the pressure on LaMelo Ball. They've struggled to even reach 100 points in recent games. While the hosts aren't known for their reliability, they've consistently dominated the Charlotte Hornets face-to-face. Thus, we're backing a win for the Washington Wizards.
