Sat Mar 01 21:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Hornets Favored to Sweep Wizards in Southeast Division Showdown

**Charlotte, NC** – The Charlotte Hornets are set to host the Washington Wizards on Saturday at the Spectrum Center in a Southeast Division matchup, with the Hornets favored to secure a season sweep. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.

Both teams enter the game on losing streaks. The Wizards (10-48) have dropped seven of their last eight, while the Hornets (14-44) have lost eight of nine, including five straight. Washington is struggling on the road (4-22), and Charlotte’s home record isn’t much better (9-20).

The Hornets are currently 3.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 219.5 points, according to SportsLine consensus odds. Several key players are dealing with injuries: Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) and Jordan Poole (elbow) are out for Washington, while Alex Sarr (ankle) is questionable. For Charlotte, LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Jusuf Nurkic (illness) are questionable, with Brandon Miller (wrist) and Tre Mann (back) remaining sidelined.

If Ball is unable to play, Miles Bridges will be crucial for the Hornets’ offense. Bridges is averaging 19.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Meanwhile, center Mark Williams has been a consistent force, recording double-doubles in his last two games.

For Washington, the team’s injury woes present a significant challenge. However, despite their poor record, the Wizards are getting points in the spread against a struggling Hornets team, that according to SportsLine’s model, has a nearly 70% chance of covering the spread.

SportsLine’s advanced computer model, which has a proven track record of success in NBA predictions, predicts an under on the point total, projecting a combined 210 points. The model’s specific picks and analysis for the game are available on their website.

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