The Wizards will play the Hornets on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Washington Wizards and the Charlotte Hornets will tip-off on Saturday, January 24th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Wizards come to this game with a 81.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, is currently 89.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Washington Wizards - The Washington Wizards currently have a 4-18 away team record. They now rank 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Charlotte Hornets - The Charlotte Hornets come to the floor sporting a 7-13 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 11th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Washington Wizards currently rank 22nd (112.2) for average points scored per game. The Charlotte Hornets stand 15th, averaging 115.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 123.2 points against the Washington Wizards, ranking them 2nd in the league. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets currently rank 16th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Washington Wizards currently have a 2-4 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the Charlotte Hornets, come to the game with a 5-4 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Washington Wizards have a 10-33 overall record, while the Charlotte Hornets have a 17-28 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! The Washington Wizards be facing the Charlotte Hornets...in a fierce battle on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. The Hornets' venue be filled with excitement as the teams clash...
The Wizards be strugglin' with a 10-33 overall standin' this season...while the Hornets be holdin' onto a 17-28 record. In the Eastern Southeast Division, the Wizards be standin' at 2-4...while the Hornets be fairin' better at 5-4...
The Wizards be scorin' an average of 112.2 points per game...with the Hornets not far behind at 115.9 points per game. Be sure to review each team's performance stats before the showdown. Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...
We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...so place yer wagers wisely, me hearties, and may the best team prevail!
Best Wizards at Hornets Odds
| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite Charlotte Hornets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Charlotte Hornets are -11.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Wizards are +11.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Charlotte Hornets are the -500 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Wizards are the +375 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Wizards
Hornets
1/24/26 12:10pm EST | +11.5 -115-11.5 -105 |
Underdog Washington Wizards - Washington Wizards bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +11.5 Washington Wizards underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite Charlotte Hornets - Charlotte Hornets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -11.5 Charlotte Hornets favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets Prop Bets
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Wizards
Hornets
Game to Overtime
1/24/26 12:10pm EST | Yes +1650No -10000Bet |
Hornets
Team Total Points
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 122.5 o -118122.5 u -110Bet |
Wizards
Team Total Points
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 110.5 o -118110.5 u -110Bet |
Alex Sarr
Points Scored
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points Scored
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
Carlton Carrington
Points Scored
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11813.5 u -110Bet |
Collin Sexton
Points Scored
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
Khris Middleton
Points Scored
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -130Bet |
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Kon Knueppel
Points Scored
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Kyshawn George
Points Scored
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 18.5 o +11518.5 u -155Bet |
LaMelo Ball
Points Scored
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11818.5 u -110Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points Scored
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -130Bet |
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Moussa Diabate
Points Scored
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1058.5 u -140Bet |
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Points Scored
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Sion James
Points Scored
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1105.5 u -145Bet |
Tre Johnson
Points Scored
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
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Brandon Miller
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11829.5 u -115Bet |
Miles Bridges
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at CHA 1/24/26 12:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Charlotte Hornets | 24 | 28 | 0.462 | +16.0 | 11-13 | 13-15 | 6-4 | 14-19 | 115.8 | 113.9 | +1.9 | W8 | 9-1 |
| Washington Wizards | 14 | 36 | 0.280 | +25.0 | 9-17 | 5-19 | 2-5 | 9-20 | 112.3 | 122.6 | -10.3 | W1 | 4-6 |
Washington Wizards & Charlotte Hornets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Wizards Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Wizards | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hornets | +15000 Bet |
Washington Wizards & Charlotte Hornets Team Pages
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