Wed Feb 05 06:20:00 UTC 2025: **Hornets Favored to Beat Wizards in Monday Night Matchup**

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte Hornets (12-34) will host the Washington Wizards (7-41) on Monday at the Spectrum Center in a game that pits two struggling Eastern Conference teams against each other. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

Despite their poor records, the Hornets are favored by 5 points, according to SportsLine consensus odds. The over/under for total points is set at 215.5. The Hornets are listed at -204 on the money line, while the Wizards are at +169.

The Wizards enter the game after snapping a 16-game losing streak with a 105-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, they will be without Alex Sarr (ankle). The Hornets, on the other hand, are on a four-game losing streak and will be missing key players LaMelo Ball (ankle), Tre Mann (back), and Cody Martin (hernia). Despite the injuries, the Hornets have won three straight against the Wizards.

Key players to watch include Hornets’ Mark Williams (15.7 points, 9.6 rebounds) and Miles Bridges (19.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists), and Wizards’ Jordan Poole (20.7 points, 4.8 assists, 1.5 steals) and Kyle Kuzma (15 points, 5.8 rebounds).

SportsLine’s projection model, which has reportedly generated over $10,000 in profit for users over the past six seasons, predicts the total points scored will be over 217. The model also suggests a strong lean towards one team covering the spread, but this information requires accessing the SportsLine website. Note that gambling information is provided for entertainment purposes only.

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