Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards 5/16/2021 Picks Predictions

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The Washington Wizards are hosting the Charlotte Hornets at the Capital One Arena in Washington on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 1:00 ET in decisive game for the places 8-10 in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards are still playing without Bradley Beal and are 3-2 in their previous five matches. The Hornets are 1-4 in their previous four matches but still hold a half game cushion in the eighth place, over the Pacers and Wizards that are tied for ninth.

The Wizards have a 33-38 record and are 41-29-1 against the spread and 36-35 in over/under. They are coming off a home victory against the Cavaliers with a 120-105 score. Seven of their players had double digits in scoring, led by Russell Westbrook with 21 points, 12 rebounds and 17 assists for yet another triple double.

Bradley Beal leads the team in scoring with 31.4 ppg, adding 4.7 boards and 4.4 dimes per game but he is out with an injury. Russell Westbrook adds 22.2 ppg and leads the team both in boards grabbed with 11.5 and in dimes made with 11.8.

Wizards have the worse defense in the NBA, allowing 118.6 ppg but are third-best offensively with 116.7 ppg. They have a 47.5% field goal percentage and a 35.1% 3-point percentage. They are 8-1-1 against the spread in their previous ten matches. Over is 6-2 in their previous eight matches.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Predictions 5/16/2021

The Hornets have a 33-37 record and are 35-34-1 against the spread and 30-39-1 in over/under. In their last game they lost at home against the Clippers with a 90-113 score. They had a very bad shooting night, connecting with just 39% from the field and 27% from downtown. Lamello Ball led them with 18 points, adding 6 rebounds and 7 assists.

Terry Rozier leads the team in scoring with 20.5 ppg, adding 4.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. Gordon Hayward adds 19.6 ppg, 5.9 boards and 4.1 dimes per game but he is out with an injury.

The Hornets average 109.5 ppg offensively and allow 111.2 defensively. They have a 45.7% field goal percentage and a 37.2% 3-point percentage. They are 2-5 against the spread in their previous seven matches. Under is 4-2 in their previous six.

Charlotte has won both previous matchups against Washington this year. At home with a 119-97 score and on the road with 104-114. They are 3-1 against the spread in their previous four matchups. Under is 3-1 in their previous four matchups. The Wizards are 18-17 at home, while the Hornets are 15-19 on the road. Wizards are coming in hot and in case they have Bradley Beal available to play, pick them no matter what.

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